10 Sapphire Blue Manicures Inspire Your Next Moody Manicure

The most popular nail polish colors at any time tend to tie into the season we are in. In winter, milky white white people and golden glitter can exude a cozy warmth. In spring, all shades of pastels are breath of fresh air. Coming in the summer, cherry and tomato reds are inspired by the rich produce at the farmers market, or the bright neon-like, bright days. In autumn, warm brown, burnt orange and apple red complement the fiery tones of changing leaves.

Now we’re deep into summer (is it already close to August?), so you’re probably throwing away your favorite autumn-covered polish, but this fall, we recommend spice things up with a moody, cool (one or more) manicure color: sapphire blue.

The official birthstone of September, sapphire (and Princess Diana’s jewel, and now Kate Middleton’s iconic engagement ring), is a deep blue with its own depth and richness all year round, but it looks particularly chic in autumn, with the sun getting darker and the air becomes the first real cold.

If you’re looking for a way out of the box this season and the next season, scroll through 10 sapphire manicures to inspire your next appointment. Wear some now and bookmark the rest in the fall.

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

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For a little bit of Sapphire Shimmer, OPI’s Chopstix and Stones are great choices.

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Haley Bieber defeated the internet last fall when she debuted her first postnatal manicure after welcoming that August baby Jack. Are Poles responsible? OPI’s Midnight Mantra, Dark Creamy Navy.

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If “quiet luxury” is your vibe this fall, Chanel Fougeuse has your nail polish covered.

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If you are a manicure maximalist, then you are in sapphire, everyone will catch the eye in the best way.

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Dazzle Dry’s Gambit is a deep navy with teal tips that give the shade a smoky, edgy vibe, while still elegant enough to wear everyday neutrals.

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Olive & June’s Bright Blue offers a chrome-like finish in one step.

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For bright take, OPI’s Scorpio seduction is added to a healthy dose of purple undertones and glow.

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This “Royal Sapphire Blue” is a colour that makes it difficult to stop looking at your nails.

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Buckingham Blue in London is a deep cream navy created with the Royals in mind.