Description of the mineral
Black sapphire - a type of corundum - is not actually black, but dark green, dark blue, dark gray. The color is so rich that it appears black.
An interesting optical effect is characteristic - asterism, when a star “plays” on the surface of the gem. This effect is achieved due to needle-shaped rutile inclusions. Stones with stars with 3, 6, 12 rays are of particular value.
Initially, the stone was used for household needs. After all, an untreated gem really looks like a cobblestone, and not a precious stone.
In the 1930s in Queensled, Australia, a 12-year-old boy found a large stone and gave it to his father. They immediately found a use - they propped up the front door. The stone served the family well for 10 years, until the father learned its true value and sold it to a jeweler. The jeweler examined the purchased sample, recognized it as a high-quality sapphire, and processed it using the cabochon technique.
The stone was given the name "Black Star of Queensled". The unique specimen traveled to exhibitions and stopped at the American Smithsonian Institution. Currently, it is framed in white gold and adjacent to diamonds. The weight is 733 carats and the value is about 90 million dollars.
There is evidence that black sapphires have been known since ancient times. According to legends, Cleopatra’s crown and the Seal of King Solomon were inlaid with the gem. The rulers of Ancient Egypt wore it as a decoration around their necks.
To see what a cut stone looks like:
Mining and stone processing
The black color is due to the chemical composition (aluminum oxide, titanium, iron). Cabochon cutting helps to emphasize the asterism (star effect). Small stones are subjected to step cutting, large stones are processed using trillion technology.
Black sapphire is mined in Australia, India (Kashmir), Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Thailand.
Who is it suitable for?
Black minerals reveal their greatest power if their owner is Sagittarius. Sagittarians are the adventurers of the Zodiac. They, like signs of the element of Fire, are emotional and energetic. This corundum is able to support Sagittarius and direct their energy in the right direction.
The crystal can also emotionally balance Aquarians. The dark gem suits the air sign of the Zodiac perfectly. It gives Aquarius confidence and clears the mental background. Aquarians become more balanced and reasonable.
Dark sapphires are categorically not recommended for Taurus and Capricorn. Even though Capricorns are under the protection of Saturn. Capricorns are already characterized by wisdom and courage; they know no fear and confidently move forward. The black gem will push Capricorns to take risks and adventures, to take rash steps. Sapphire can change the character of Capricorns and Taurus not for the better.
How to distinguish a real mineral from a fake
The original black sapphire is resistant to damage - it cannot be scratched by a sharp object, and can only be damaged by a mineral of similar or higher hardness.
Knowing that sapphire is heavier than water, experts use this property as a test. Dip the stone into a special solution. Natural stones sink to the bottom, while glass and plastic fakes float to the surface.
Too pronounced external characteristics (excessive shine, brightness) should raise doubts. The artificial imitation is noticeably lighter and quickly gains heat from the palms, which is uncharacteristic of the original.
Healing properties of the stone
Every natural mineral, in addition to magical ones, also has healing properties. Lithotherapists are confident that stones are capable of absorbing negative energy vibrations of various pathologies, thereby giving their owners health and excellent well-being. Of course, not all people believe in this, but there are many who prefer stone therapy instead of traditional medications.
As for black sapphire, people since ancient times have noticed its healing properties, manifested in the following:
- the stone reduces high blood pressure (eliminates hypertension);
- normalizes the process of falling asleep;
- successfully copes with frequently recurring colds;
- treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system, back;
- will be an indispensable find for asthmatics;
- cope with various bronchopulmonary pathologies and nervous system disorders;
- eliminates eye diseases;
- It is believed that black sapphire will help even in the presence of oncological processes.
But there is one important point here - only those people who have pure thoughts and a noble soul can be healed with the help of a gem. Therefore, if you are choosing jewelry with the described mineral for another person, you should first make sure that the latter will use the magic of sapphire exclusively for his own benefit, and not to harm anyone.
In conclusion, it is worth watching an educational video about black sapphire:
Properties and uses of black sapphire
An unusual gem used to create jewelry. It can be the only representative in a piece of jewelry, or complemented with other precious stones.
The properties are the same as those of ordinary sapphire:
- Gloss: metallic, pearlescent.
- Hardness: 9 points.
- Density: 4 g/cm3.
- Fracture: uneven.
- Light refraction: high.
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The video shows the stone:
Medicinal properties
Black sapphire helps in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, spine, cardiovascular system, ENT organs, and colds. According to some data, it improves the condition of oncology. Helps relieve anxiety, get rid of insomnia and nightmares.
Magic properties
The gem has a positive effect on the wearer, normalizing his internal state, giving strength, discipline, and determination. Black sapphire clears the mind, bestows wisdom, impartiality of judgment, and develops intuition. Helps to recognize lies and bad intentions. Protects against failures and failures.
If you constantly wear the stone, your confidence will increase and your goals will be easier to achieve. But especially impressionable people believe that this can give rise to pride and envy in the owner’s soul.
Sapphires with a star effect with 6 rays give peace, inner peace, security. And with 3 rays - symbolizes faith, hope and love.
To watch a video about the properties:
Suitable by zodiac sign and name
Black sapphire will have different effects on the zodiac signs:
- Black sapphire is ideal for Sagittarius. He will direct the owner’s emotionality and energy in the right direction.
- It will help balance Aquarius and Gemini, give them confidence, prudence, clear their thoughts, and smooth out inconsistency.
- The character of Taurus and Capricorn can be spoiled when wearing a gem, so it is better to opt for other minerals.
- Aries and Leo will cope with impulsiveness, moderate their temper, and learn to adequately assess the situation.
- Virgos will develop communication skills and establish relationships in the work team.
- Scorpios will learn to tolerate stress more calmly in critical moments. They will become wiser, softer, more flexible.
- Pisces will become more reasonable and begin to move confidently towards their goals.
- For Libra, the stone will help develop creative potential, help not to get distracted by unnecessary things, and give them a sense of purpose.
- For Cancers, the gem will provide significant support in maintaining health and will enhance the healing properties of medications.
Black sapphire favors people with the names: Antonina, Grigory, Egor, Kirill, Lyudmila, Rosa, Stepan.
The magical power of the stone
There is information about black sapphires even in Chinese practices. The masters considered corundum to be simply unique, since it combined the masculine and feminine principles. The gem is simultaneously influenced by two strong planets - Mars and Venus; Yin and Yang energy arises inside the stone.
Practicing magicians say that the most valuable is corundum, in which you can see 3 stars connected by rays. This specimen amazes not only with its beauty, but also with its strong energy. In ancient times, black sapphires could often be found in the crowns and scepters of the greatest monarchs. It was believed that the energy of the stone protected the ruler from the anger and envy of others, it imparted wisdom and helped in making difficult decisions. People who know about these properties of the gem recommend purchasing it for yourself as a talisman, inserting it into your favorite jewelry.
There are several more magical properties of the stone that are worth mentioning separately. Black sapphire is capable of:
- help your owner gain financial independence;
- remove negativity, remove blues, despondency, significantly improving a person’s mood;
- give confidence in the correctness of your actions and help you find inner peace;
- protect from troubles, accidents and other accidental injuries;
- help you find peace of mind during periods of stress, troubles, and strong experiences;
- help develop mental abilities and remember a large amount of necessary information.
Adherents of magical teachings are simply confident that the gem can help its owner quickly recognize lies. You should definitely take the talisman with you to important meetings and conversations with new business partners and just acquaintances. The power of sapphire will help you avoid financial losses and prevent you from making the wrong decision.
What will astrologers say about the stone?
Astrologers advise you to be careful when choosing precious stones; their energy is very strong, it actively helps some zodiac signs and remains completely indifferent to others.
- Black sapphire is more suitable for signs that are under the protection of Jupiter or Saturn.
- Precious corundum in its strength and energy is perfect for Sagittarius. Representatives of the fire sign are characterized by the fact that they are often able to make spontaneous decisions that lead to the loss of money. Sagittarians love to take part in adventures and this does not always end painlessly for them. The power of the stone will calm the fiery disposition and pacify the desire to indiscriminately get involved in disputes and dubious matters. Sagittarius will become much more reasonable and calmer, this will have a beneficial effect on their work.
- The energy of black sapphire is also suitable for Aquarius, who are characterized by strong emotionality and lack of restraint. Constantly wearing a talisman with a precious stone will help normalize your state of mind. Aquarius will feel calm, confident in himself and in all his actions. You should definitely carry the stone with you during periods of heavy work pressure - the energy of corundum will make Aquarius collected and will help to quickly master a large amount of new information. Astrologers recommend that women of this sign wear rings and earrings with a gem - this will make them much more attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex.
- Black sapphire will not bring anything good to Capricorns and Taurus. Representatives of these zodiac families, succumbing to the influence of the stone, will become suspicious, they will begin to do stupid things, and no one will take the words they utter seriously.
- Representatives of other zodiac families can choose jewelry with a black gem, but they should not be worn every day. The constant influence of the power of the stone can disrupt a person’s destiny and this will not always be beneficial.
Jewelry with black sapphires
Cufflinks, tie pins, and rings were created for men. For women - earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces. A frame made of light metal (silver, platinum, white gold) especially emphasizes the beauty of black sapphire. Look good in the company of colorless diamonds. Suitable for business style clothing, evening look.
When choosing products with a gem, you need to pay attention to the presence of a star effect, pearlescent shimmer and metallic luster. They add value and emphasize the exclusivity of the jewelry.
The cost depends on the size of the gem, clarity, type of cut, color saturation, additional stones, framing, and asterism effect.
Star-shaped small black stones cost: 2 carats - from 2000 rubles, 3-4 carats from 10,000 rubles.
In the form of gold jewelry: ring - from 6,000 rubles, earrings - from 5,000 rubles, pendants with diamonds - from 12,000 rubles.
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Mineral care
The stone is resistant to damage, but it should still be stored separately from other jewelry to avoid damage. Products must be protected from ultraviolet rays and chemicals.
You can clean jewelry in a soap solution or washing powder solution. Then rinse with cold water and dry with a soft cloth.
You can restore shine using a solution of water (1 glass) with ammonia (1 tbsp). The products are left in the solution for several minutes, then washed with clean water and dried.
Black gems emphasize the high social level of the wearer, improve health, and give vitality.
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General information
Black sapphires with asterism are increasingly found in nature, that is, after processing, stars with 3, 6 or 12 rays appear on their surface. In this case, black minerals are divided into transparent and almost opaque. They also conventionally include sapphires with a dark green or dark blue color. The stones are highly valued for their bright shine with a pearlescent tint, vaguely reminiscent of a black pearl.
If the color of a mineral is obtained thermally, it will soon be lost under the influence of ultraviolet rays.
Origin
Black sapphire was discovered in Australia in the late 30s of the 20th century. He was discovered by a 12-year-old boy named Roy Spencer, living in Queensland. The boy's father mistook the 1,156-carat nugget for an ordinary cobblestone, and, without giving it any special value, began using it to prop up the front door. The stone served on the farm for about 10 years.
Black sapphires, according to traditional healers, are able to absorb negative energy, giving their owners excellent health.
But, once he learned the real value of the nugget, the boy’s father sold it to a famous jeweler. And he, in turn, carefully studied the mineral and soon processed it using the cabochon technique. So, from an ordinary “cobblestone” the stone turned into the “Black Star of Queensland” weighing 733 carats.
Since then, the natural mineral began to be processed everywhere in jewelry workshops, and there was a demand for it.
How to distinguish a fake?
Real black sapphire is incredibly resistant to all kinds of damage (scratches, impacts on a hard surface, etc.). Artificial stone may have increased brightness and excessive shine. At the same time, it is noticeably lighter in weight and quickly “absorbs” the heat of the hands, which is unusual for a natural mineral.
You can distinguish a natural stone from a fake in a practical way. To do this, the mineral is dipped into a special solution (this point should be clarified with jewelers) and they wait for a response: if the sapphire goes to the bottom, it means it’s original, but if the stone remains on the surface, it’s most likely a glass or plastic fake.
A wonderful gift
A gift with black sapphires is considered a sign of respect. Nowadays, these stones can be found in many jewelry from famous masters. The image of stylish men and women is emphasized by jewelry with them in the form of pins, cufflinks, necklaces and other items.
The Boucheron Jewelry House came up with wedding rings in the shape of swans: the women's ring with white diamonds, the men's with black sapphire.
Princess Diana liked jewelry sets with this gem; she received them as a gift from the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Sultan Osman and other rulers of the world.
