Sapphires– The Stone of Royalty

Sapphires are one of the popular gemstones of the jewellery market. Since 800 BC it comes under one of the highly priced gemstones.

Sapphires comes from the Greek word sappheiros means blue. In ancient times it was believed that the colour of sky is blue because of their reflections. At that time king and queens thought that  sapphires worked as a protector as sheild for them form envy and harm.

Sapphires are the symbol of royalty, class , purity and serenity from the heavens. It was also believed that Sapphires are associated with bringing peace and harmony in people’s  life and protecting them form poison , fever or any type of illness.

The beauty of Sapphires is everlasting even today women used to wear it because they feel they add charm to their attire , personality and life as well.

Also, it is most likely because of the calming nature of the colour blue  which is connected with trust, loyalty and inner peace. 

Sapphire comes in variety of ranges starts from pale blue to more intense royal blue , to very dark mignight blue.

People who are sky lover or are obsessed with nature or aesthetic things Sapphires are the best choice for them.

It can be best choice for your engagement ring or gifting it to your special one or loved one as a gesture of love and protection.

In this article we will let you know more about the beauty of Sapphires and why you should them!?

Let’s  begin with what is sapphires? 

Origin of  The birthstone of September

The origin of a sapphire can significantly affect its value, particularly if it is deep blue and clean.  As with the Pigeons Blood Ruby from Burma, the pure Cornflower Blue of a No Heat Kashmir sapphire will command the greatest prices but are incredibly rare. Next are royal blue burmese sapphires, then royal blue sapphires from Sri Lanka. The unheated sapphire will always be valued more than a heated sapphire when compared like for like.

Investigating sapphire colour trends is a good idea. For market choice, lighter tints alternate with darker stones.  In general, costs for heated and unheated Vivid Royal Blue are currently the highest.

A sapphire from Kashmir is described as being cornflower blue, while in fancy coloured sapphires, a rare shade of salmon pink with orange undertones known as Padparadscha is fetching high prices in its unaltered and natural state.

What makes Sapphire unique even though overshadowed by other gems?

Sapphire is a beautiful gemstone but sometimes just get overlooked in the market because of some more well – known stones says diamond, rubies and other gems , but it’s truly a divine , elegant and precious stone in it’s  own way.

Sapphire is composed of the same mineral that of ruby which corundum , and is usually blue in colour starting from pale blue to midnight dark blue , although it can be found in other hues as well such as pink , yellow and green.

  There some qualities of Sapphires which make them famous , some of them are durability and hardness .

These qualities of Sapphires make it an Excellent choice for the people who love to wear jewellery and are fond of wearing something classy.

Sapphires is famous for its everlasting beauty which will last for generations.

Sapphires is associated with wisdom, virtue and good fortune and has been prized by cultures around the world for centuries.

One of the most famous sapphires is the Star of India, a 563-carat gem that is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Other notable sapphires include the Logan Sapphire, a 423-carat stone that was gifted to the Smithsonian Institution, and the Blue Belle of Asia, a 400-carat sapphire that is now owned by a private collector.

Not only these when it comes to its contribution in the world of jewellery it is one of the most adored gemstones.

Due to its quality of hardness and resistance to wear and tear many of the industries use it in variety of industrial applications . Industries use Sapphires for the manufacturing or production of watch crystal , electronic components , and even the windows of military aircraft as well.

Overall Sapphire Jewelry is a beautiful , precious and divine gemstones that deserve to be recognized and appreciated more just like the other gems, as it also have unique qualities and versatility.

Let’s discuss the qualitues of Sapphires in detail which make it a unique stone .

1. Durability

Sapphires rank 9 at Mohs scale of hardness making it one of the hardest gemsotne. This means the it cannot not but break or damages easily it has high resistance ability from scratches or any other damage.

This quality of Sapphires make it an ideal stone for jewellery that will be worn often.

2. Color variety

Sapphires are famous for its typically blue hue which signifies sky , it can actually occur in wide variety of colours , including pink ,yellow , green and even colourless. Not only these even if it’s  basic colour is blue it comes different variety of blue starting from pale to dark midnight blue. These variety makes it more versatile and popular gemstone.

3. Rarity

Sapphires which have high quality are relatively rare , particularly they are larger in sizes and cannot be found easily. This quality of rarity makes the Sapphire Earring more valuable and sought- after gemstone.

4. Symbolism

Sapphire is the birthstone of the people born in September it is the most beneficial stone for them as it bring positivity in their life by eliminating negativity. 

It is well know for its symbolic beauty since old times , it is associated with wisdom , truth , purity , serenity and tranquility.

It protects people from getting I’ll as well, brings peace in our life.

Since, it is the birtstone of September this makes it more popular as can be the best choice for jewellery gifts.

5. History

Sapphire has been treasured for centuries , with many cultures believing it to have magical properties or healing powers . It has been used in royal regalia z religious artifacts, and even as a talisman for warriors going into battles.

These are some unique qualities of Sapphires which make it the most adorable and valuable gemstone.

Conclusion

Buying sapphire can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it’s important to approach the purchase with caution and knowledge. Whether you’re looking for a piece of sapphire jewelry for yourself or as a gift for someone else.