10 Sapphire Nail Polishes to Inspire Your Next Moody Manicure

The most popular manicure colors at any given time tend to tie to the season we’re in. In the winter, milky whites and golden shimmer can exude a cozy warmth. In spring, pastels of all hues are a breath of fresh air. Come summer, cherry and tomato reds are inspired by an abundance of produce at farmers’ markets, or vibrant neons mimic bright, long days. In fall, warm browns, burnt oranges and apple reds complement the fiery tones of changing leaves.

Now that we’re deep into summer (how is it nearly August already?), you’re probably dusting off your favorite fall-coded polishes, but we encourage you to spice things up this autumn with a moodier, cooler (in more ways than one) manicure color: sapphire blue.

Sapphire, the official birthstone of September (and the gem of Princess Diana‘s, and now Kate Middleton‘s, iconic engagement ring) is a deep blue that has a depth and richness that holds its own all year round, but looks especially chic in the fall as the days get darker and the air gets its first real chill.

If you’re looking for a way to step out of the box this season and next, keep scrolling for 10 sapphire nail polishes to inspire your next appointment. Wear a few now and bookmark the rest for fall.

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As its name suggests, this gel polish by Gelcare has a jelly finish that adds a touch of playfulness to its majestic sapphire shade.

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For a little bit of sapphire shimmer, OPI’s Chopstix and Stones is a stunning choice.

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Hailey Bieber nearly broke the internet last fall when she debuted her first postpartum manicure after welcoming baby Jack that August. The polish responsible? OPI’s Midnight Mantra, a dark creamy navy.

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If “quiet luxury” is your vibe this fall, CHANEL’s Fugueuse has your manicure covered.

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If you’re more of a manicure maximalist, ORLY’s You’re On Sapphire will catch everyone’s eyes in the best way.

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Dazzle Dry’s Gambit is a deep navy with a hint of teal that gives the shade a smokey, edgy vibe while still elegant enough to wear an an everyday neutral.

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Olive & June’s bright blue delivers a chrome-like finish in one step.

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For a brighter take, OPI’s Scorpio Seduction adds in purple undertones and healthy dose of sparkle.

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This “royal sapphire blue” is the kind of color that’ll make it hard to stop looking at your nails.

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Londontown’s Buckingham Blue is a deep cream navy created with the royals in mind.