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There are two birthstones for September - Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli. The official birthstone for September is blue Sapphire and thus the September birthstone color is deep blue. The alternative birthstone for September is Lapis Lazuli, which also occurs in a deep royal blue color.
Blue Sapphire is one of the Zodiac birthstones for Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 23) and Lapis Lazuli is one of the birthstones for Libra (Sep 24 - Oct 23). Other birthday symbols include the birth flowers for September which are the Aster and Morning Glory.
Table of Contents- September Birthstone: Blue Sapphire
- September Birthstone Color: Deep Blue
- Video: Sapphire Gemstone Facts and Info
- Quiz: Sapphire Trivia - 10 Questions
- Alternative September Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli
- Video: Lapis Lazuli Meanings, Uses & Healing
- September Birthday Symbols and Zodiac Signs
- September Zodiac Signs and Crystals
- Which Weekday is my/their Birthday in September?
- September 2025 Calendar
- September 2026 Calendar
Watch the short, informative videos below highlighting the history, symbolism and properties of Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli.
And take the fun quiz to discover some interesting trivia about Sapphires🙂.
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September Birthstone: Blue Sapphire
September's birthstone is blue Sapphire, one of the four precious gemstones together with Diamond, Ruby and Emerald and is extremely valuable.
The origin of the word 'sapphire' appears to come from Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros meaning 'blue' or 'precious stones'.
The brilliant blue Sapphire gemstone is associated with truth, sincerity, constancy and purity of the soul.
Besides being a meaningful September birthday gift, Sapphire is also given to celebrate the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries, and Star Sapphire is the traditional 65th anniversary gift.
September Birthstone Color: Deep Blue
The September birthstone color of deep blue comes from the blue Sapphire gemstone. Blue Sapphire is a form of the mineral corundum and there are many other colors of corundum known as ‘fancy sapphires’. The exception is red corundum which is in fact the Ruby gemstone and is treated separately. Pure corundum is actually colorless and traces of other elements produce the different colored Sapphires. In the case of blue Sapphire it is traces of iron and titanium.
Brilliant blue Sapphires were found historically in the remote mountainous regions of Kashmir of northern India. Today most high quality Sapphires come from the Asian countries of Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Thailand and Cambodia and the African country of Madagascar. Commercial grade Sapphires are found in East Africa, Australia and Montana, USA.
September birthstone jewelry set with the valuable and precious blue Sapphire gemstone is a special gift for a milestone birthday. Lab created Sapphires are becoming a more affordable alternative and circumvent the ethical and environmental issues around mining.
Discover more about the sapphire gemstone and sapphire history and symbolism.
Video: Sapphire Gemstone Facts and Info
"Watch this interesting video by Gemporia about the history and science of one of the most beloved gemstones in the world."
Quiz: Sapphire Trivia - 10 Questions
Take this quick fun quiz to discover more about the beautiful Sapphire birthstone.
Sapphire Trivia Quiz1. According to a medieval Arabic legend, wearing a sapphire would protect its owner from being crushed by a falling roof or collapsing wall. True False None 2. Sapphire, a type of corundum, occurs in most colors but is never red. Why is that? Red sapphire does form, but it's so impure it crumbles when it's cut or polished. Aluminum ions in the corundum crystal structure always absorb orange, red and infrared light. They never reflect it. It's just a convention of jewelers' terminology: if the corundum is red, it's called a ruby. Chromium would be a necessary component for red sapphire, and corundum crystals never form in chromium-bearing rock. None 3. The gem called "water sapphire" is really a type of this stone. Topaz Spinel Cordierite Tanzanite None 4. A star sapphire is sometimes called an asteria. True False None 5. This stone can match all the colors of sapphire, and even more! Topaz Hiddenite Beryl Spinel None 6. What rank of Roman Catholic cleric traditionally wears a ring set with a blue sapphire? Pope Cardinal Bishop Abbot of a large monastery None 7. History describes one type of sapphire with exquisite blue color long considered the finest in the world. This sapphire and its color are named after: A soft "fuzzy" quality reminiscent of the undercoat of a rare mountain goat. A soft "fuzzy" quality reminiscent of a type of rabbit fur. The territory of Kashmir, between today's India and Pakistan. A subtle swirling quality that suggests the weave of a Kashmir (or cashmere) shawl. None 8. Because of the sapphire's rarity, Tiffany's promoted this blue gemstone as an alternative. Kunzite Topaz Iolite Tanzanite None 9. A Middle Eastern legend states that glimpsing the new moon reflected in a sapphire, a copy of the Koran, or the face of a friend will bring extraordinarily good fortune. True False None 10. The sapphire symbolizes true faith and the radiance of heaven in both Eastern and Western belief. True False None
Adapted from The Ancient Sky: Sapphire quiz on Funtrivia.com with permission.
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Alternative September Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli
The alternative or second birthstone for September is Lapis Lazuli, which is also a beautiful deep blue color.
Lapis is not actually a crystal like most gemstones, but a type of metamorphic rock made up of dark blue lazurite, golden pyrite flecks and white calcite veins. Due to its exquisite coloring it has been used in jewelry and sculptures for centuries.
Lapiz Lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for more than 6000 years and is still sourced from there today. Other locations include Italy and Russia in Eurasia, Argentina and Chile in South America, and Canada and the USA in North America.
Lapiz Lazuli jewelry is more affordable than blue Sapphire and makes a special September birthday gift.
Discover more about the lapis gemstone and lapis lazuli history and symbolism.
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Video: Lapis Lazuli Meanings, Uses & Healing
In this video Satin Crystals answers key questions about Lapis Lazuli with plenty of visual examples. She covers the spiritual meaning, uses, if its a protection stone, where Lapis found and how to tell if it is dyed. And take note of the gorgeous Lapiz Lazuli jewelry she is wearing!
September Birthday Symbols and Zodiac Signs
The birthday symbols and signs for September are:
- Official birthstone: Sapphire
- Alternative birthstone: Lapis Lazuli
- Birthstone color: deep blue
- Birth flowers: Aster and Morning Glory
- Zodiac star sign: Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 23)
- Zodiac star sign: Libra (Sep 24 - Oct 23)
- 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries: Sapphire
- 65th wedding anniversary: Star Sapphire
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September Zodiac Signs and Crystals
The two September birthday zodiac signs are Virgo and Libra. The Virgo sign is from August 23 to September 23 and the Libra sign from September 24 to October 23. (The start and end dates can vary by a day or so each year).
New Moon Beginnings offer Zodiac crystal sets (rough or tumbled) to enhance each sign's positive qualities and to calm negative energies.
In the Virgo crystal set - amazonite, moss agate, red jasper, amethyst and jade compliment the systematic and logical Virgos. Find out how these stones can help strengthen the Virgo sign characteristics.
Ametrine, citrine, labradorite, lepidolite and lapis lazuli are included in the Libra crystal set to enhance their charming and diplomatic nature. Discover how these stones amplify the qualities of the Libra sign.
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September 2025 Calendar
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
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| Sep 1 | Sep 2 | Sep 3 | Sep 4 | Sep 5 | Sep 6 | Sep 7 |
| Sep 8 | Sep 9 | Sep 10 | Sep 11 | Sep 12 | Sep 13 | Sep 14 |
| Sep 15 | Sep 16 | Sep 17 | Sep 18 | Sep 19 | Sep 20 | Sep 21 |
| Sep 22 | Sep 23 | Sep 24 | Sep 25 | Sep 26 | Sep 27 | Sep 28 |
| Sep 29 | Sep 30 |
September 2026 Calendar
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
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| Sep 1 | Sep 2 | Sep 3 | Sep 4 | Sep 5 | Sep 6 | |
| Sep 7 | Sep 8 | Sep 9 | Sep 10 | Sep 11 | Sep 12 | Sep 13 |
| Sep 14 | Sep 15 | Sep 16 | Sep 17 | Sep 18 | Sep 19 | Sep 20 |
| Sep 21 | Sep 22 | Sep 23 | Sep 24 | Sep 25 | Sep 26 | Sep 27 |
| Sep 28 | Sep 29 | Sep 30 |
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