The Rise of Lapis Lazuli

It’s September and most people know Sapphire is the birthstone for this month but did you know Lapis Lazuli is also a birthstone for September. While Sapphire is a cloudy blue diamond, Lapis Lazuli stands out amongst semi-precious gemstones with a beautiful blue color that has flecks of gold. Lapis Lazuli is a symbol of enlightenment, inner vision, and self-awareness very much in tune with the spirit if Virgo the Zodiac sign of this month. If you are looking for a more down to earth gemstone to represent your birth why not give Lapis Lazuli a try!