
There’s something magical about the way sapphires catch the light. For centuries, people have been drawn to their glow—believing them to hold wisdom, truth, and even a touch of the divine. September has claimed the sapphire as its birthstone, most often imagined in a regal deep blue. But the truth is sapphires shine in nearly every colour under the sun. From pastel pinks and golden yellows to rich greens and velvety purples, sapphires are a reminder that beauty rarely comes in just one shade.
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphires are strong enough for daily wear, making them both meaningful and practical. Their remarkable range of colours comes from tiny traces of elements within the mineral corundum—a quiet reminder that even the smallest details can create something extraordinary.
At Magpie, we celebrate sapphires in all their forms: from the classic royal blue pieces in our showcases, to the kaleidoscopic one-of-a-kind gems found in our Gem Vault through our retail partner Misfit Sapphires. Each one feels like a fragment of the universe you can carry with you—shimmering, radiant, and alive with story.
✨ Fun Facts About Sapphires ✨
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A rainbow of colour: While blue is most famous, sapphires come in nearly every hue—pink, yellow, green, purple, and even white. (The only colour they don’t appear in is red, which is classified as ruby!)
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Strength & durability: With a Mohs hardness of 9, sapphires are second only to diamonds, making them ideal for everyday wear.
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Cosmic companions: In metaphysical traditions, sapphires are known as stones of wisdom, focus, and spiritual insight.
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Royal favourite: From ancient kings to modern royalty, sapphires have long symbolized protection, truth, and devotion.
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Misfit treasures: Our Gem Vault with Misfit Sapphires features unique, one-of-a-kind sapphires in extraordinary colours and cuts you won’t find anywhere else.
Across cultures and centuries, sapphires have represented clarity, focus, and calm. To wear one is to carry both strength and beauty with you—a sparkling reminder that the universe’s mysteries can live right at your fingertips.