Sapphire symbolism encompasses diverse subjects in many cultures. Traditionally, people have prized these gems for their celestial blues and violets. These beautiful colors have helped the stone garner many mystical associations. However, you can actually find the beautiful September birthstone in any color, except red. Both sapphire and ruby belong to the corundum family and share exceptional hardness and durability. Both make excellent jewelry stones. However, by gemological definition, red corundum is ruby. All other hues are sapphire. 

Spectacular Sapphire and Diamond Ring