These are the official graduation rings of Aston University and each one ordered raises money for the Aston Annual Fund.
Ancient Persians believed that the Earth rested on an enormous blue sapphire, the reflection of which caused the blueness of the sky. It has since come to symbolise loyalty, while at the same time is thought to give expression to people's love and longing.
Birthstone
September
Derivation
From the Greek 'σάπφειρος' ('sappheiros') meaning 'blue stone'
