September Birth Flower: Aster Meaning & Jewelry
If you or someone you love was born in September, your birth flower is the aster — a bloom symbolizing wisdom, faith, and valor. Here's the meaning and history of the September birth flower, and how to wear it in personalized jewelry. This guide is part of our complete birth flowers by month series.
At Stellera & Co., every birth flower piece is made to order in nickel-free 925 sterling silver and can be paired with a matching birthstone for a doubly personal keepsake.
About the September birth flower: Aster
The aster is a daisy-like, star-shaped bloom in shades of purple, pink, and blue that flowers as summer turns to autumn. September's secondary flower, the morning glory, symbolizes affection and the fleeting beauty of a single day.
What the aster means
The aster symbolizes wisdom, faith, and valor. Named from the Greek word for 'star,' the aster was burned by the ancient Greeks to ward off trouble and laid on altars to the gods. It has long stood for wisdom, faith, and patience. Worn close, it's a quiet daily reminder of those qualities — for yourself, or for the person you're giving it to.
How to wear aster jewelry
The aster's star shape lends itself to a charming, meaningful pendant — lovely for thoughtful, end-of-summer souls. Wear it solo for a quietly meaningful look, or layer it with an initial or name piece to tell a fuller story. A personalized birth flower necklace is a lovely way to feature the September bloom. When choosing a finish, cooler skin tones tend to glow in silver, while warmer tones suit gold and rose gold.
Aster jewelry as a September birthday gift
Because it's tied to a specific person and month, a aster piece is a wonderfully thoughtful gift for someone born in September — meaningful for birthdays, Mother's Day, and new beginnings, and it arrives gift-ready. For more ideas, see our personalized jewelry gift guide.
Pair it with the September birthstone
For a doubly personal gift, pair the aster with September's birthstone, the sapphire. Combining a birth flower and birthstone captures both traditions in a single keepsake — read more in our September birthstone guide.
Shop September birth flower jewelry
Browse made-to-order pieces in the birth flower necklace collection, or explore the full range of birth flower jewelry.
Caring for your aster jewelry
Take your piece off before showering, swimming, or applying perfume and lotion, and store it dry in a soft pouch. A gentle buff with a soft cloth restores shine to sterling silver, keeping your made-to-order piece bright for years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the September birth flower?
The September birth flower is the aster, which symbolizes wisdom, faith, and valor.
Does September have a second birth flower?
Yes. Alongside the aster, September is also associated with the morning glory — choose whichever speaks to you.
Can I add the matching birthstone?
Yes. Many of our birth flower designs let you add the month's birthstone, so a single piece carries both your flower and stone.
How long does a personalized piece take?
Each piece is made to order, so production takes about 2-3 weeks, with a total delivery time of roughly 3-4 weeks.
More birth flowers: ← August: Gladiolus | October: Marigold →
Part of our birth flowers by month series — find the bloom that's yours.
