It’s time to get deep (blue) with the interstellar-esque lapis birthstone. We've also heard our Virgos and Libras are masters of the perfectly balanced layered look. Talk about an Air (sign) force.
Shop the September Birthstone Edit
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Let’s Hear it for Lapis
September is for promoting strength and courage. But lapis lazuli is also believed to bring inner peace, wisdom, and self-expression, while enhancing intuition and spiritual awareness.
This gemstone’s vivid colour is caused by the presence of the mineral lazurite, speckled with gold pyrite and white calcite. It’s said to have protective properties, shielding the wearer from negative energies.
And if you're a writer, artist, or public speaker, this gem will give your communication skills a needed boost. Apparently it's a wonder for honesty and truthfulness, and reducing stress and anxiety. Goodbye, stage fright.
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What is My Birthstone?
September not your month? Or maybe you've been so inspired you want to spread the good vibes? Give your month a whole new meaning with zodiac jewelry that bring all the good energy.
January - Garnet for love.
February - Amethyst for purity.
March - Aqua chalcedony for harmony.
April - Crystal quartz for healing.
May - Green chalcedony for purity.
June - Rainbow moonstone for new beginnings.
July - Ruby for protection and prosperity.
August - Peridot for balance.
September - Lapis for strength and courage.
October - Pink tourmaline for love and compassion.
November - Citrine for attracting prosperity and success.
December - Turquoise magnesite for calming.
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What are September's Other Birthstones?
While lapis lazuli is a classic September birthstone, blue sapphires, alexandrite and iolite also make the grade.
A mainstay of our Missoma Fine collection, blue sapphire, with its deep hue, signifies wisdom, intuition, and protection. It fosters spiritual growth, aligns chakras, and aids in clear communication. Believed to bring prosperity, it's a symbol of loyalty in relationships.
Alexandrite is renowned for its colour-changing properties (hello, chameleon), shifting from green in natural daylight to a rich purplish-red under incandescent light. This gem symbolises change, creativity, and joy, making it a meaningful choice for a birthstone.
Iolite, often referred to as the ‘water sapphire’, showcases a stunning indigo hue reminiscent of a clear evening sky. This gemstone's name is derived from the Greek word "ios," meaning violet. Iolite is believed to inspire spiritual growth, enhance intuition, and spark creativity. Consider us enchanted.
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Let's Go Virgos
AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22
The ultimate realists, Virgos are known for being efficient and for their infinite wisdom. We're going to them for all the jewelry organisation.
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Love, Libras
SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22
Ruled by Venus, the goddess of love, Librans love beautiful things and seek balance and harmony in all areas of their life. Hence their love of a balanced layered look.
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Out of the Blue
Discover our blue gems and jellies – from lapis and turquoise, to amazonite.
