From its capacity to bring mental clarity, reducing fevers and depression, guarding you from danger to taking away long-standing misfortunes; this precious gemstone has been given many duties such as representing the planet Saturn known for regular gains, bring longevity, and relief from the chaos of professional ups and downs.
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Sapphire is September's birthstone. Also the gemstone of Virgo. Sapphire will always maintain second most popular stone after the diamond. It belongs to the corundum group (aluminum oxide) with hardness that is only surpassed by the diamond. Because of its hardness (9 on the moh scale), sapphires are easy to care for, and very tough.
Sapphire comes from the Greek word sappheirios which means blue. There are many legends surrounding sapphires; for instance, in ancient Persia, they called sapphires "Celestial Gemstone", because they believed earth stood on a giant sapphire and the reflection of it colored the sky. There are also stories of lovers giving sapphires to their partner believing that the gemstone would no longer shine if there was unfaithfulness on the part of the wearer. Sapphire was also chosen for kings and high priests. And the prominent gemstone in the British Crown Jewels.
As with any gemstone, sapphire's value will be determined by its color, the rich blue (but not too dark) will be the highest prized. But sapphires don't have to be blue to be beautiful, they also come in other colors such as pink, yellow, and colorless. In fact in the corundum group you will find many colors, except red, that's what we call Ruby. But mainly when one seeks out a sapphire, that perfect blue is the target.
Sapphires are found in Kashmir, Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Australia, Madagascar and also in the US. Given usually on the 5th and 45th anniversary. Symbol of fidelity, honesty and loyalty makes the sapphire a popular choice for engagement rings, promise rings and bridal jewelry. When you wear a Sapphire, you'll know that you are wearing one of the most beautiful and prized gemstones.
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