When
hearing the word Sapphire,we immediately envision a stunning violet-blue
gemstone because the word “Sapphire” in Greek refers to blue. For centuries,
the Sapphire has been referred to as the ultimate blue gemstone.
Sapphire, the September birthstone, has been popular since the middle ages and
is believed to protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Since Ancient times
the Blue Sapphire represented a promise of honesty, loyalty, purity and trust
which makes them one of the most popular engagement gemstones today.Medieval
clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem
attracted heavenly blessings.
Sapphire is a variety of the gem
species corundum and occurs in all colors of the rainbow.
Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by their color (pink
sapphire, green sapphire).
Blue sapphires range from very
light to very dark greenish or violet blue and various shades of pure
blue. They are found in many parts of the world, but the most prized
Sapphires are from Myanmar (Burma), Kashmir and Sri Lanka. Sapphires with
highly saturated violet-blue color and “velvety” or “sleepy” transparency are rare.
The purer the blue color of the Sapphire, the greater the price. However, many
people find that the darker hues of Sapphire can be just as appealing.
