Some gemstones reveal themselves at once. Sapphire reveals itself more slowly, and never holds back. Its colour seems held within the stone, deepening as the light changes. That subtle intensity has made the September birthstone a symbol of devotion for centuries, appearing in crowns, heirlooms and engagement rings.
At Ecksand, every sapphire is chosen for its individual colour and saturation by Maison gemmologists, then set by hand in the Montréal atelier in solid gold of 100% recycled origin.
Across cultures, sapphire has long represented sincerity, wisdom and constancy. Medieval clergy wore the gemstone as a symbol of heaven and clear judgement, while an ancient Persian belief imagined the sky reflecting the blue of a vast sapphire beneath the earth.
Today, the September birthstone meaning feels more intimate: enduring love, loyalty and the kind of conviction that does not need to announce itself.
Blue remains the signature, yet even blue sapphire spans a world of nuance from luminous cornflower and royal blue to inky midnight. Because colour shifts with cut, light and setting, no two stones feel quite the same on the hand.
With diamonds. The brilliance of a colourless diamond accentuates sapphire’s depth, while the sapphire gives diamond light a richer point of contrast. Together, each stone appears more vivid.
With softly coloured gemstones. Morganite and emerald bring forward a nuanced palette, allowing sapphire to remain the focal point without feeling severe.
With yellow gold. The warmth of yellow gold against a cool blue sapphire is both historic and unmistakably modern. At Ecksand, each creation is made in 14K or 18K recycled gold.
The Round Blue Sapphire Stackable Ring with Milgrain Halo is a simple yet considered architecture. A single round blue sapphire framed by hand-finished milgrain on a polished gold band. Its slender proportions sit beautifully alongside a wedding band, yet feel complete when worn alone.
To carry colour around the finger, the Blue Sapphire Pavé Wedding Ring brings colour through a classic straight silhouette. Round natural sapphires are castle-set across an approximately 2.7 mm band, beautiful when styled with a solitaire engagement ring or on its own.
The Oval Blue Sapphire Stackable Bracelet with Milgrain Halo places an oval blue sapphire close to the pulse on a fine chain. Worn alone, it offers a precise note of colour; layered, it becomes the detail that brings the stack into focus.
The Pear Blue Sapphire Stackable Necklace with Milgrain Halo suspends a pear-cut sapphire, following the natural line of the neckline. A delicate milgrain border softens the light, lending the blue sapphire an heirloom sensibility.
The Pear Blue Sapphire Stud Earrings with Milgrain Halo and Diamond Accent pair pear-cut blue sapphires with delicate diamond accents. Refined enough for every day, their saturated colour remains quietly noticeable.
Choosing a sapphire engagement ring is choosing to lead with colour. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale—second only to diamond—sapphire is one of the few coloured gemstones suited to a lifetime of daily wear.
The Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Six Side Diamonds from Ecksand’s Blossom collection celebrates the distinctive palette for which Montana sapphires are known: teal, steel, sage and river-blue. In a clustered composition, the stones read as one from a distance and reveal their individual character up close.
The Emerald and Blue Sapphire Two-Stone Engagement Ring balances an emerald and blue sapphire at equal scale in the toi et moi tradition. Neither stone plays a supporting role; the beauty lies in the dialogue between them.
Explore the full Sapphire Engagement Rings collection, or book a private consultation with an Ecksand client advisor to source a sapphire by colour, cut or origin.
Although sapphire is exceptionally durable, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, fine jewellery is never indestructible. Daily wear can affect the setting and leave residue on both gemstone and gold, making considered care essential.
Remove sapphire jewellery before exercise, gardening, housework or heavy lifting.
Avoid direct contact with hard chemicals like bleach, chlorine and abrasive household cleaners.
Apply lotion, sunscreen, fragrance and hairspray before putting on sapphire jewellery.
Ultrasonic and steam cleaners may be suitable for untreated sapphires in secure settings. When a stone’s treatment history is unknown, choose gentle soap and water or bring the creation to the Montréal atelier for professional care.
Schedule a professional cleaning and setting inspection once a year.
Jewelers can check prong and bezel settings to ensure the stone remains secure.
Store sapphires separately from harder stones like diamonds to avoid scratches.
Use a soft pouch or your Ecksand jewelry box.
Every Ecksand creation is designed and handcrafted in Canada at the Maison’s Montréal atelier, where each stage, from melting the gold to setting the final gemstone, takes place under one roof. Our sapphires are ethically sourced and paired, when the design calls for it, with natural or lab-grown diamonds selected to the Maison’s exacting standards.
Choosing a sapphire is a study in nuance: several stones viewed under the same light, one colour that continues to draw the eye. Ecksand sapphire jewellery is created to honour that instinct, hand-set in Montréal, crafted in recycled gold and made to be worn, kept and passed forward.
Yes. Sapphire is the modern September birthstone recognised across major contemporary birthstone lists. Sardonyx and lapis lazuli have also been associated with September historically, but sapphire is the gemstone most closely connected with the month today.
Blue sapphire is the traditional choice for September birthstone jewellery, from cornflower and royal blue to deeper midnight tones. Yet sapphire appears across the spectrum, and a teal Montana sapphire or a peach-toned stone carries the same symbolism. The most meaningful colour is the one the wearer is drawn to.
Yes. Sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs scale, just below diamond and above nearly every other gemstone used in fine jewellery. With thoughtful care and annual setting checks, a sapphire creation is designed to be worn for decades.
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