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Learn about Sapphire

Derivation of the Name:

“Sapphire” the name is derived from the Greek word, "sappheiros" which means "precious stone". The word "sapphire" has its descent from several ancient languages: the Persian word "safir" (meaning "beloved of Saturn"), the Latin "sapphirus" (meaning "blue"), and the Greek word "sappheiros" for the island of Sappherine in the Arabian Sea where sapphires were found in ancient Grecian times. Sapphire is called the “gemstone of the heavens” because of its divine blue color. People of the ancient time believed that earth was surrounded in an enormous solitaire Sapphire.

Family:
It belongs to the Corundum (aluminum oxide) family and is colored from crystal clear white, pink, yellow, peach, orange, brown, violet, purple, green etc, but the most admired color of sapphire is deep blue. It also exists in assortment of celestial tinge of blue from the seductive midnight blue to the enigmatic ocean blue. Pink-orange corundum are also sapphires, but are instead called Padparadscha.

Relates to:
This gemstone is the birthstone for the month of September with the Zodiac sign Virgo. Hexagonal in Shape this hue of colors gemstone symbolizes truth, sincerity and constancy. Sapphire gemstone is a durable stone and ranks a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Sapphire can be worn safely anytime without any second thought of it getting cracked, chipped and scratched. It is generally paired with diamond to give a sizzling look and thus has durability for long lasting.

Symbolizes:
Sapphire symbolizes wisdom, virtue, holiness and good fortune along with sincerity and faithfulness.

Gems of Royals:
It has always been the first choice of the Royal Families and hence the major part of the British Crown jewels bears Sapphire. Princess Diana and Princess Anne of the British Royal Family were given sapphire engagement rings by their respective spouses.

Helps in:
Sapphire gemstone has the power to heal inflammation, hearing problems, burns and also deadly diseases like cancer. It has also the mystical power to influence the Venus and banish all the evil thoughts. Sapphire has various shades like blue, yellow, pink, purple, orange or green.

Synthesized Sapphire:
Sapphire was first synthesized in 1902. The process of creating synthetic sapphire is known as the Verneuil process. Only experts can distinguish between natural and synthetic sapphire.

Sources:
Sri Lanka is said to be the main source of Sapphire. In ancient days people dig ground to get Sapphire and it is practiced even today. Blue Sapphire is also available in every parts of Asia, Australia, parts of Africa and Brazil. Kashmir and Burma are the dwelling place of the Blue Sapphire.

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