(Birthstone of September)
Found in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA, Australia and Nigeria. Known for wisdom, royalty and celestial. The blue hues are caused by the presence of iron and titanium. Also considered one of the top 4 precious stones, the rare velvety blue comes from Kashmir, while the inky blue comes from Australia. Sapphires that come in other colors, besides blue, are called as fancy sapphires.
Found in Scotland, Brazil, USA Madagascar, Switzerland and Spain. Known for power, strength, stability and grounding. The brown hues are caused by the presence of iron.
Found in Tanzania. Known for communication, psychic power and meditation. The Indigo to blue hues are caused by the presence of chromium. It is also trichroic as it shows 3 colors when viewed from different angles.
(Birthstone of October)
Found in Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Myanmar and East Africa. Known for infusing love, gentleness and encouragement. There are many hues such as pink (Rubellite) caused by manganese, Paraiba blue from Brazil by manganese and copper, blue (Indicolite) by iron and titanium, and green (Verdilite) caused by chromium and vanadium.
Found in Tanzania and Kenya. Known for manifestation, prosperity, vitality and benevolence. The vivid green hue is caused by the presence of vanadium.
Found in Brazil, Uruguay and India. Known for motivation endurance, leadership and courage. Formed as a natural rock, its hue is orange, varying from deep pinkish orange to rusty brown.
Found in Queensland, Western Australia, Germany, Poland, Russia, Arizona, California, and Brazil. Known for good fortune, yin yang balance, joy and good health. Formed as a natural rock, its dark olive green hue is due to the presence of nickel.
Found in the Mediterranean Coast line, Japan, Malaysia and Philippines. Known as “Garden of the Sea”, coral is made up from marine animals and brings out love, passion, creativity and optimism. The orange, red, pink, white and blue are made of calcium carbonate, while black and golden are made of conchiolin.
Found in Mexico, and Arizona, USA. Known as “spiritual flame of absolute perfection”, it is best for zest for life, sexuality, vibrancy and creativity. Formed as a natural rock, it is a phenomenal stone with iridescent colors of fire.
Found in USA, Canada, South Africa, Thailand, Mexico, China, Europe and England. Known for objectivity, balance and concentration. A natural rock formation and first known florescent mineral, it comes in green, blue, pink, purple and multicolors.
