Sapphire rings make the perfect summer jewellery accessories. With deep shades of navy blue shimmering like the ocean at your finger tips you’ll be reminded not just of holidays abroad but of long summer days with pure blue skies.

Tempting sapphire rings are beautiful when set in gold rings and silver rings. The essence of the pure blue gemstone is calming, tranquil, peaceful and loving. Sapphire engagement rings are chosen for their passion and romance and as sapphire is the nominated gemstone for September, what better month than this to choose your perfect rings, wedding rings and sapphire engagement rings?

Sapphire is an ancient gemstone worn by men and women throughout the ages. Known as “the gem of destiny” it was believed that those who wore sapphire rings were in control of their destiny and their choices in life. Pretty blue sapphire rings are complemented when you wear a sapphire necklace or simple sapphire stud earrings. The echoes of soft blue from your face to your fingers add charm and subtle mystery.

The gorgeous sapphire gemstone is also the nominated gem for celebrating wedding anniversaries in the 5^th year, 23^rd year and 45^th year of your relationship. A sapphire ring was also the blue gemstone chosen by Prince William to give to his girlfriend now wife Kate Middleton. The Royal sapphire passed through the family and will be a British heirloom for many generations to come.

Sapphire rings containing the sapphire blue gemstone are in the top four gemstones we love to choose and be given. Emerald rings, ruby rings and diamond rings are also among our favourite choices for engagement rings, accents in wedding rings and beautiful rings we love to wear for any occasion.

Sapphire rings are the luxurious blue gemstone that reminds us of the sparkling deep ocean filled with mystery and intrigue. Sapphire is the Royal gemstone chosen by Princess Diana and passed on to Prince William and bestowed to his girlfriend now wife Kate Middleton in their Royal engagement that captivated our hearts culminating in their magnificent marriage celebrated this year.

Choosing a sapphire engagement ring is symbolic of true love and devotion shared between a couple. Sapphire gemstones bring people together and rings containing sapphire are glamorous, vibrant and romantic gemstones you’ll love to give and love to wear.

Sapphire is known as “The Gem of Destiny” and the cool navy blue colouring within sapphire truly suggests that it is a stone destined to be worn by great people. Sapphire rings are ideal gifts for those born in the autumn month of September and those born under the Virgo zodiac star sign. Sapphire is the recognised birthstone for Virgo and is a lucky talisman for those who wear sapphire rings, sapphire bracelets and enjoy pretty blue sapphire jewellery.

As well as the nominated gemstone for September sapphire is also used to celebrate 5^th wedding anniversaries, 23^rd wedding anniversaries and 45^th wedding anniversaries. Giving your partner sapphire rings and Ceylon sapphire rings with diamonds, as worn by Kate Middleton, to celebrate these occasions is a thoughtful and memorable gift.

Sapphire rings for Virgo people and those born in September are ideal birthstone rings and you can choose birthstone rings for the month you were born or for the month your friend or someone in your family was born in as a beautiful gift they will cherish and enjoy. Find a full list of birthstones by month at Rings.org.uk as well as a stunning selection of rings for all occasions.