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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Catholic birthstone for September?
Sapphire is the birthstone for September. Sapphire blue is the color most associated with the Virgin Mary throughout Catholic iconographic tradition — chosen by medieval painters because ultramarine, made from ground lapis lazuli, was the most precious pigment available and was reserved for the most honored figure in sacred art. This Marian association makes sapphire one of the most devotionally specific birthstones in the Catholic calendar.
Who is Our Lady of Sorrows?
Our Lady of Sorrows is a Marian title commemorating the seven great sorrows of the Virgin Mary — from Simeon's prophecy at the Presentation through her standing at the foot of the Cross to the burial of her Son. Her feast on September 15th follows the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, linking her suffering to the mystery of Redemption. Browse our Our Lady medal collection for Marian medals to pair with sapphire birthstone jewelry as a gift for someone facing loss.
Is sapphire birthstone jewelry appropriate for a grief gift?
A sapphire birthstone Our Lady of Sorrows medal or necklace may be the most appropriate Catholic gift for someone experiencing grief who was born in September. The sapphire's Marian blue, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in September, and the patroness's own experience of loss converge in a single piece. It is not sentimental — it is theologically precise.
Why is blue associated with Mary in Catholic art?
The association of blue with the Virgin Mary originated with the use of ultramarine pigment — ground from lapis lazuli imported from Afghanistan — in medieval European painting. Ultramarine was the most expensive pigment available, more costly than gold by weight. By convention, it was reserved for the most honored figure in a painting. Over centuries, Mary's blue mantle became one of the most recognizable conventions in Western sacred art, and sapphire blue became synonymous with Marian devotion.
Are these September birthstone pieces made in the USA?
Every piece is crafted in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing. Sapphire birthstone necklaces, Our Lady medals, and bracelets are available in sterling silver and 14kt gold filled. All orders arrive in gift-ready packaging with free shipping on orders over $40.