Sapphire -
The birthstone of August
FarmersAlmanac.com
The name sapphire came from the Greek word sappheiros, referring to a blue stone. The sapphire has symbolized truth, sincerity, and nobility for thousands of years.
In the 1880s, gems were found in Kashmir following a landslide high in the Himalayas. The location has produced some of the finest sapphires ever since. Over the years, deposits have been found in a number of locations around the world.