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Crystal GuidesSeptember Birthstone, Sapphire the Velvet Blue of Wisdom
The September birthstone is sapphire, the deep blue corundum carried through medieval cloisters and royal regalia. A grounded guide to its colours, sources, meaning, and how to choose a piece worth keeping.
Crystal GuidesLapis Lazuli, the Colour That Was Once Worth More Than Gold
Crushed, it was ultramarine, the most expensive pigment in the Renaissance. Worn, it was the stone of royalty across three thousand years. A careful look at what lapis actually is, where the real pieces come from, and how to read the pyrite.