September Birthstone Guide: Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli

Sapphire is September's modern birthstone, known for its rich blue color and enduring place in modern birthstone traditions. Lapis lazuli is also recognized by the UK's National Association of Jewellers as an alternative September birthstone. NORVETHA keeps the modern primary stone and the qualified alternative clearly distinguished.

What are the September birthstones?

Sapphire is the modern primary September birthstone. For gemological background, history, and care information, see the GIA September Birthstone Guide.

Lapis lazuli is included in NORVETHA's September architecture as a recognized UK alternative, not as a substitute presented as Sapphire. Verified Sapphire products can join the same September collection when they are added to the catalog.

Shop September birthstone jewelry

Browse our September Birthstone Jewelry collection. It currently features lapis lazuli jewelry across necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and sets, with room for verified Sapphire pieces in the future.

Explore other blue gemstones

If you are shopping primarily by color, you can also explore:

• Aquamarine Jewelry for a lighter blue-green direction.
• Turquoise Jewelry for brighter blue color and relaxed everyday styling.

Aquamarine and turquoise are presented here as color and styling alternatives; NORVETHA does not classify them as September birthstones.

For more about how NORVETHA handles birthstone facts and gemstone meaning, read our Gemstone Meaning Sources & Methodology.