Think you know September’s birthstone? Take our true-or-false quiz and see how much of a master you are. Be sure to let us know how you fared in the comments!
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1. Sapphires don’t make very good everyday rings because they are so soft.
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2. Sapphires come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, orange, and red.
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3. Kate Upton currently sports what is arguably the most famous sapphire jewel to date.
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4. The sapphire is not only the birthstone for September, but it is also the designated gem for the 45th wedding anniversary.
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5. Asterism refers to the phenomenon of the star shape that appears on some sapphires.
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6. The name padparadscha, the orangy-pink version of the sapphire, means sunset in Sinhalese.
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7. Sapphire has long been thought to be a stone of protection.
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8. Color-change sapphires are fabled, and their existence comes only from man-made stones.
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