Sapphire gemstone has been a symbol of truth, commitment, loyalty, wisdom, virtue, faithfulness, and holiness for long time.The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word "saphirus" and the Greek word "sapheiros," both meaning blue. Sapphire (or sappheiros) is called the gemstone of the heavens, worn as jewelry.Its called celebrities gemstone due to its qualities.
Sapphires are available in so many colors, they are the most important and versatile of all the
gemstones.
It is believed to give a person a powerful defense against spells, give the wearer the ability to
tell truth from lies and to see the future.
A thing to remember about the color of sapphire, is that it shouldn't be too dark or too light, as color extremes in sapphires is not considered desirable. Other factors determining the quality of sapphires are its Clarity, Cut and Carat.
Sapphires gemstone occurs in almost all colors, from pink, yellow and white, to purple and orange. However, it is the heady blue hue of sapphires that are by far, the most sought after.
Blue sapphires come from Burma and Kashmir, where the blue tone is the most pure to the true spectral blue, and the stones tend to have a unique velvety luster. Sapphires from Sri Lanka are a less deep shade, almost a pastel blue. Many sapphires also come from Australia, which are dark blue but with a slightly green undertone, as those from Thailand. These tend to be less expensive than those from Burma, Kashmir and Sri Lanka.
Sapphires are available in so many colors, they are the most important and versatile of all the
gemstones.
It is believed to give a person a powerful defense against spells, give the wearer the ability to
tell truth from lies and to see the future.
A thing to remember about the color of sapphire, is that it shouldn't be too dark or too light, as color extremes in sapphires is not considered desirable. Other factors determining the quality of sapphires are its Clarity, Cut and Carat.
Sapphires gemstone occurs in almost all colors, from pink, yellow and white, to purple and orange. However, it is the heady blue hue of sapphires that are by far, the most sought after.
Blue sapphires come from Burma and Kashmir, where the blue tone is the most pure to the true spectral blue, and the stones tend to have a unique velvety luster. Sapphires from Sri Lanka are a less deep shade, almost a pastel blue. Many sapphires also come from Australia, which are dark blue but with a slightly green undertone, as those from Thailand. These tend to be less expensive than those from Burma, Kashmir and Sri Lanka.
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