The birthstone for September is none aside from sapphire, identified for its wealthy coloration and beautiful glimmer. As crystal professional and co-founder of Vitality Muse Heather Askinosie explains to mbg, sapphires are a part of the corundum number of gems. They’ve a hexagonal crystal construction and are very, very laborious. Sapphires are primarily sourced from India, Sri Lanka, the state of Montana, Western Africa, and Australia, she provides.