Sapphire stone - physical and magical properties, who is suitable according to the horoscope, a selection of unique photos

Sapphire is a gemstone that shows power and eternal life.

If a person has ever seen a sapphire, it will forever remain in his memory. This is truly a true stone of kings, with a stunning blue, it shines fantastically, and has ancient and rich historical roots. Since ancient times, sapphire has symbolized the power of world rulers and kings; after a lot of time, it has not lost its greatness.

Physical and chemical properties

Blue sapphire is an aluminum oxide containing titanium and iron as impurities, giving the gem a luxurious blue color. The mineral is classified as corundum. The stone is hard, second only to diamond in this indicator, does not glow under the influence of ultraviolet radiation or glows to an insignificant extent, changes color when heated strongly and under X-rays, and is a dielectric.

History and origin of the stone

Translated from Greek, sapphire means “blue.” It was this color of crystal that was most highly valued in ancient times. Interesting facts from the history of the mineral:

• was first found on the territory of modern Asia;
• was a stone of shamans and sorcerers;
• the Babylonians called sapphire “scratching”;
• Solomon's seal was made from it;
• among the ancient Romans it was associated with Jupiter;
• in all centuries it was used to decorate the headdresses of rulers;
• in Rus' it was called an azure yacht;
• The largest stone, weighing 1,404 carats, was found in Sri Lanka and is valued at $100 million.

The gem is formed in igneous rocks when exposed to high temperatures and pressure. This is what gives the stone its transparency.

Mineral deposits

Raw blue sapphire

Blue sapphires are mined in several places around the globe:

1. India, Kashmir. There, the highest quality and perfectly blue specimens, which are called “Kashmir”, are mined and supplied to the jewelry market.
2. Burma - blue and blue sapphires, slightly less valuable, but very beautiful.
3. Sri Lanka supplies expensive “Ceylon” sapphires, rich blue in color.
4. Russia, the Kola Peninsula, the Urals - there are few gems, they are mostly dark blue or have a grayish tint, which is why they lose a lot in value.
5. USA - turquoise samples that give a metallic sheen.
6. Thailand - dark blue specimens, beautiful, but cheaper.

Where are sapphires mined?

Industrial centers for the extraction of gems are located in the United States of America, the People's Republic of China, Thailand, Madagascar and some other areas.

A fun fact is that the largest sapphire currently available was found by chance and was mistaken for crystal.

For a long period of time it was used as a paperweight, but after contacting an expert, it turned out that it was really a gem. The discovery took place in the sixties of the twentieth century, in the United States of America.

There is no mass mining of sapphire in Russia. Sometimes found on the Kola Peninsula, the local stone is gray in color.

The magical properties of blue sapphire

Blue sapphire is a symbol of longevity, wisdom, self-sufficiency and prosperity. In some cultures, it symbolizes insight, insight, uncovering lies, secrets and finding the truth, including answers to long-standing questions.

The gem strengthens the inner core of its owner, making him strong and invulnerable to evil fate and envious people. It helps you discover yourself, understand your own purpose, and see the direction for development.

Blue sapphire is a symbol of wealth, which attracts to its owner.

The stone helps you make the right choice in order to get out of almost hopeless situations with the least losses. It makes its owner more collected, organized, observant and neat. It helps you control the situation, manage your emotions and not give in to panic.

Blue sapphire helps to reveal a lie, and also to identify a threat in its very bud so that you have time to deflect the blow. The stone helps to predict events and calculate options.

The gem protects feelings, strengthens relationships and stimulates the formation of new ones - friendly, business, romantic. Blue sapphire is a symbol of fidelity in marriage and the strength of the family; it is not for nothing that after 45 years of marriage a sapphire wedding is celebrated.

The magical effects of corundum

Esotericists and psychics simply cannot ignore the rare blue sapphire and constantly talk about its unique magical properties.

• The main thing for which corundum is valued is its ability to protect a person from the effects of black magic. The talisman can make its owner much more resilient. Magicians and fortune tellers, peering into the depths of precious facets, could easily predict the future and saw the troubles that awaited a person.
• Jewelry with sapphire will always protect its owner from the lies and envy of others, it will help to see ill-wishers in his surroundings. The power of corundum can sharpen a person’s intuition, thanks to which many problems in life can be avoided. Blue sapphire endows its owner with prudence.
• Mages believed that the strong energy of the gem helped to develop supernatural abilities. Many owners of the talisman claimed that they received visions from the future, warning of possible danger.
• Cleopatra believed that the power of corundum could preserve and prolong youth, so she asked her servants to put the mineral in the bath, and then soak in the warm water. At her request, hats were decorated with this corundum; the queen believed that blue sapphire would give her clarity of mind and sharpen her mental abilities.

Medicinal properties

The healing power of blue sapphire inspires respect. First of all, it is aimed at creating resistance to diseases in the body, increasing the effectiveness of standard medicine and increasing the desire to be cured in the person himself.

The stone also helps cure ailments:

• Genitourinary system.
• Of cardio-vascular system.
• Musculoskeletal system.
• Nervous system.
• Respiratory tract.

To normalize the functioning of the heart, you need to wear a ring with a blue sapphire on your right hand; after a stroke or heart attack, for a speedy recovery, you need to wear the jewelry on your chest or neck. If you pass the gem over medications several times, and also wear jewelry with the stone while taking them, the effectiveness of the medications will increase significantly.

And also the stone:

• Eliminates pain, for which it needs to be applied to sore spots.
• Relieves pain in the lower back, for which a light massage is done with the gem, pressing it into the skin and scrolling. The same actions can cure kidney inflammation.
• Helps with otitis media.
• Cleanses the skin, defeats eczema.
• Facilitates breathing in case of asthma, coughing in case of bronchitis.
• Reduces blood sugar in patients with diabetes.
• Relieves insomnia and nervous tics.
• Relieves tension in the optic nerve, improves vision. For these purposes, you should wash your face with water infused with sapphire.
• It cures infertility, but you will have to wear the stone without removing it.

How to wear it correctly

Products with small sapphires can be worn in everyday life, but large stones are best left for special occasions. Owners of jewelry with such a gem need to consider several factors:

• deep blue stones are better suited for brunettes and older women;
• blondes and young girls harmonize well with light jewelry;
• for the office or everyday activities, it is better to choose modest jewelry; the frame can be silver or white gold;
• dark stones in massive rings and cufflinks are well suited for business men.

It is better to buy sapphires on the 8th lunar day. After purchasing, the jewelry should not be worn immediately. It is better to wait until 22 lunar days.

Talismans and amulets

Blue sapphire is the most powerful talisman stone of its family. There is one very beautiful ancient legend associated with it.

Once upon a time, people asked the gods to grant them a long life, complaining that they did not have time to taste all its fruits within the allotted time. The gods, hearing their pleas, took pity on the people and shed magical rain on them, which is half the elixir of immortality. In those places where raindrops hit the ground, beautiful gems appeared. Where there was more of the elixir of eternal life, the pebbles were bright blue, where there was less - pale blue.

Blue sapphire pendant

And today, many peoples believe that a cornflower blue sapphire given as an amulet helps to prolong life, and the one who finds the perfect stone will gain immortality.

Shamans personified the stone as an instrument of communication with spiritual forces. They believed that through it they could talk to the dead. Modern magicians agree with them, including blue sapphires in their paraphernalia.

Blue sapphire is considered the guardian of true feelings. If lovers, newlyweds and married couples give each other such a gift, then the power of their love will only grow with each passing day and not a single separation or evil person can extinguish the flame.

The most magically effective is a sapphire that is given as a gift, inherited, or found with one’s own hand. Purchased copies take a long time to get used to the new owner.

People of any profession can acquire a talisman with a blue sapphire, especially those that require a clear mind, accuracy, emotionlessness and cold calculation. The stone is vital for all those who:

• I was catastrophically tired of problems and had already given up. Blue sapphire will make a person stronger, invigorate him and help him overcome difficulties.
• Cannot cope with emotions, takes everything to heart, flares up with or without cause, destroying the fragile balance in relationships with loved ones and simply suffering from an excess of feelings. Blue sapphire will extinguish emotions, make a person less vulnerable, more resistant to stress and irritants, and give him patience and endurance.
• Wants to achieve certain heights in life, but does not know how to do it. The gem will advise, guide and help.

Who is it suitable for?

The gem is distinguished by the fact that it is equally friendly to any owner. But there are some nuances.

Horoscope

The zodiacal compatibility of sapphire is very wide. Some important notes are presented in the table below.

Note: +++ fits perfectly; + can be worn; - Not recommended.

Sapphire for Leo is an opportunity to neutralize vanity and pride in oneself, if any. The stone will increase your diligence and help you achieve your goals. It is better to have yellow and pink sapphires.

Sapphire's zodiac sign does not suit Capricorn. However, representatives of this sign can also wear a wonderful stone if a clear connection is felt with a specific piece of jewelry, and the owner himself is a balanced person.

By name

To whom are the properties of the sapphire stone most suited by name?

By choosing him as a talisman, Antonina can hope for reciprocal love.

Lyudmila will become more flexible, more compassionate, wiser.

The gem will bestow the favor of fate on Rose.

It will help Gregory make friends, protect him from temptations, and relieve him from internal turmoil.

Egor will be given the favor of fate and prudence.

It will add modesty to Kirill, teach him loyalty and the desire for justice.

With his help, Stepan will be able to comprehend his life goal, to know himself.

Regardless of the name, the talisman gives the owner secret power over people, the desire to acquire new knowledge, useful experience, like-minded people, and makes life easier. But its owner must be pure in thoughts.

With other stones

Sapphire looks best alone or in combination with diamonds.
It is also magnificent when surrounded by rubies, amethysts, garnets, cubic zirconias. In terms of energy (and style), pearls and other opaque stones are not suitable for him. It should not be combined with malachite and beryl. As for the setting, sapphire looks ideal in silver, gold and platinum. Silver gives it severity, purity, sublimity. Gold and platinum ennoble even more, making it truly regal.

How much does a blue sapphire cost?

The price of blue sapphire varies greatly depending on its shade, quality and the presence of processing. For example:

• Raw small dark blue crystals can be purchased for $20.
• A set of small pale blue sapphires weighing about 10 carats will cost the buyer $45-50.
• A beautiful blue sapphire of perfect cornflower blue color weighing 3.75 carats will cost approximately $3,000.
• The same blue beauty, cut like a diamond, weighing about 3 carats will cost twice as much, that is, 6000-7000 dollars.
• Pale blue stones weighing 1 carat can be purchased for $50-200.

Sapphire and zodiac signs

Sapphire is an ambiguous stone that is compatible with most zodiac signs; it has a strong effect on some of them, and not so much on others:

• For Fiery Aries and Leos , sapphire will reduce their temper, making them more restrained and balanced. He will also help them find their path in life, step into it confidently and achieve some success. For Sagittarius , whose element is also fire, sapphire is energetically ideal. Ladies born under this sign, thanks to the stone, will increase their attractiveness, charm and charm many times over, they will become more seductive in the eyes of men and will learn to take advantage of the advantages of their appearance given to them by nature. For Sagittarius men, sapphire will strengthen the inner core, replenish masculine strength, add courage, determination and self-confidence. They will easily be able to overcome those obstacles that only yesterday seemed insurmountable to them.
• Despite its beautiful blue color, which could symbolize water, sapphire does not have any significant influence on water signs. For Pisces, the stone will become a decoration that improves mood and brings pleasure from contemplating its beauty. Scorpios from negative energy (evil eyes, curses, other messages from envious people and ill-wishers), and Cancers to quickly improve their health.
• Sapphire has an ambiguous effect on representatives of air signs, but always positively. Libra will enjoy wearing jewelry inlaid with blue corundum, which will have a positive effect on their mental and emotional state. For Aquarius, the stone will help them take their rightful place in the sun. They will learn to speak beautifully, clearly expressing their thoughts, which will win the respect of the people around them. These newly discovered abilities will make it easier for Aquarius to climb the career ladder. Geminis , sapphire will help get rid of stress, depression and despondency, and for male Geminis it will help to make new acquaintances and establish strong friendships.
• Sapphire is not very fond of zodiac signs from the earth element, and is completely contraindicated for one of them. We are talking about Capricorn , in which the stone will enhance stubbornness and indisputability, adding intractability and isolation. In addition, Capricorn will begin to get tired faster and feel energetically drained. On Taurus and Virgo, the stone generally has a positive effect, but its influence is insignificant. The first one will help you achieve your goals, but only if you have self-confidence; the second one will improve your communication skills.

Thus, sapphire is a mysterious, miraculous and very multifaceted stone, enchanting with its beauty and amazing with the number of magical and healing properties.

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Products and decorations

The widest use of blue sapphires is in the manufacture of stunningly beautiful jewelry. The stone looks great in any setting - silver, gold or platinum, which is chosen based on the quality of the gem. Cheaper samples are mounted with silver - lighter or darker than the classic cornflower blue color, blue, violet, but most often blue synthetic analogues.

This is interesting!

In jewelry stores:

1. Gold rings can be purchased for $75-1200, earrings - 100-1800, bracelets with several inserts - $650-2050.
2. Silver rings, earrings and pendants with synthetic sapphires - for 15-30 dollars.

This shows that synthetic sapphires are much cheaper, although in appearance they often look even more beautiful than natural ones, but they have neither magical nor healing properties.

Where did sapphire come from or dive into history

From the moment of its discovery, this precious stone began to conquer humanity with its durable characteristics and unprecedented beauty. It was first found on the Asian continent, in the east and southern part. Another name for sapphire is corundum. A little later, other minerals with similar features and origin came under this name.

There is a myth in India that sapphire can bring immortality to a person. If we rely on a legend from ancient times, the creator of the mineral created it in such a way that it became a fossil and did not fall into the hands of ordinary people.

Sapphire is rightfully considered the mineral of rulers and kings, since it was they who loved it very much, considering the mineral a symbol of limitless power.

As everyone knows that Solomon's seal is made from this precious stone.

The historical roots of sapphire are also curious. Scientists believe that the gem received its name from different nationalities. An interesting fact is that the Romans classified sapphire as lapis lazuli. The ancient Slavs called all such precious stones baus.

It is interesting that the name of sapphire has quite an ambiguous connotation among experts. Scientists include only bluish corundum among them. But in jewelry, this is a large layer of varieties of corundum of the most beautiful colors (only red is not included). The famous rubies are called red gems.

Princess Diana adored sapphires; for her wedding, her future husband gave her jewelry with this particular stone. Currently, it has been inherited by her daughter-in-law; a photo of the royal couple’s sapphire stone can be easily found on the Internet.

How to distinguish an original from a fake

You can distinguish an original sapphire from an imitation or synthetic one by the following characteristics:

• A synthetically grown specimen will be ideal in all respects - in color, equally elongated bubbles in the structure. If you look at it through a magnifying glass, you can see growth stripes, which in synthetics look like eyelashes, but in natural samples they are even.
• Natural stone is always cold and takes a long time to heat up; synthetic analogues and especially colored glass heat up much faster.
• The natural mineral is second only to diamonds in hardness; it can easily scratch other gems, and especially glass.
• Synthetics will begin to glow green when exposed to ultraviolet light, while natural stone will retain its blue color.

The easiest way to check the authenticity of a blue sapphire is to ask the seller for a certificate for the product, which indicates, among other things, the origin of the insert.

Artificial sapphire (synthetic)

Sapphire is a popular and quite expensive corundum, so it is often synthesized under artificially created conditions. For this purpose, the methods of Verneuil, Czochralski, Kyropulus or Stepanov are used. Artificially grown stones, like natural ones, are given color by impurities - to obtain a blue stone, iron and titanium are added to aluminum oxide, pink - manganese or chromium, yellow - nickel, green - magnesium and cobalt, purple - vanadium, and so on.

Calling synthetic corundum a fake is not entirely correct, because it is the same stone, not glass. Only he was born not in a rock, but in a laboratory. The cost of such corundums consists of a combination of various energy costs during cultivation. But they are still much cheaper than high-quality natural minerals. The use of synthetic sapphires in jewelry under the guise and cost of natural ones significantly increases the profit of the seller, so this practice is very common.

Synthetic sapphire is distinguished from natural sapphire through a thorough examination, which easily reveals its ideality - uniform structure, identical bubbles, absence of defects and inclusions. Natural stones are not like that.

How to care for stone

Blue sapphires are very hard minerals, so it is almost impossible to damage them with anything. Only a diamond or the same sapphire can leave a scratch on a stone.

It is recommended to store blue sapphires in an individual case or bag to avoid scratching softer gems.

If jewelry with stones is worn frequently, over time they will fade slightly due to dirt accumulating on them. Cleaning blue sapphires is very simple, you need:

• Prepare a soap solution, first making sure that the soap does not contain abrasives or moisturizers that could settle on the surface of the stone.
• Place the stone in the solution, shake and leave to soak for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash the stone with a sponge or soft toothbrush.
• Rinse off the soap with clean, cool water.
• Dry the jewelry with a soft cloth.

When using a special jewelry cleaner, you need to make sure that the product is suitable not only for sapphires, but also for the stones that accompany them and the metal of the setting.

Jewelry with stone

The gem is framed in platinum or gold. Jewelry in silver is rare because of the dissonance - crystal is expensive, and metal is cheap in comparison.

Types of blue sapphire cuts used:

• diamond;
• "pear";
• cabochon;
• "heart";
• "marquis";
• "emerald".

Products with blue sapphire are divided into 2 types:

1. Premium class. They are expensive and made to order.
2. Public. The frame is made of low-grade gold or silver; synthetic sapphires are more often used.

Jewelry with mineral:

• rings;
• rings;
• pendants;
• necklace;
• tiaras;
• pendants;
• brooches

The blue gem is distinguished by its bright color and shine. Because of the color scheme, you need to be careful when choosing an outfit. Crystals look best on fair-haired girls with blue or gray eyes.

For brunettes, light or silver eyeshadow can be applied to the eyelids to match the color of the crystal.

Examples of successful combinations:

• milk or coffee dress with neckline and necklace;
• a gray classic suit with a silver tint and silver earrings;
• blue jeans, sand blouse and bracelet.

Blue and dark blue stones are suitable for a young girl or middle-aged woman. Older people can pay attention to dark blue shades, just like men.

Jewelry with a small gem is appropriate for daily wear, while large blue sapphires will shine irresistibly at a social event.

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Care and storage

For your jewelry to last for many years, you need to take care of it. Caring for blue sapphire is simple:

1. The crystal gets dirty a little, but traces of sweat remain on its surface. To remove them, the mineral should be cleaned 2-3 times a year with a soft brush and baby soap, then rinsed well with warm running water.
2. After washing, wipe dry with a cloth. If you leave it to air dry, streaks will appear.
3. Store separately from other jewelry. Due to its high strength, the gem can scratch and split them.
4. Do not leave the mineral for a long time in direct sunlight. The crystal may become dull.

Blue sapphire is a stone for individuals striving for good goals. It will not have a positive effect on greedy and stingy people. Wearing a gem will not only emphasize the excellent taste of the owner, but will also help maintain health.

What qualities in yourself would you like to change with the help of blue sapphire? What crystal jewelry appeals to you the most? Tell your friends and acquaintances about the gem - the information may be useful.

Different colors, different types

Sapphires and rubies are siblings. These are corundums. The difference is in the impurities, which give different colors. It is by color that the types of gemstones are distinguished.

Expert opinion

Semenishcheva Polina

Specialist in mineralogy. Graduated from St. Petersburg Mining University.

We wrote about ruby ​​here.

That’s why you can often find “ pink sapphire”

", although it should be called a ruby. But jewelers and gemologists have not reached a consensus. So you can call this stone either a ruby ​​or a sapphire.

Padparadscha sapphire

occupies a special place. This is a special pink-orange stone. Various experts classify it as sapphires or rubies, or even separate it into a separate type of corundum.

In the sky, sea, on land

Not just jewelry. Although transparent gems with beautiful colors are in great demand.

Synthetic stones are not used for pleasure.

They are used:

1. For the production of high-strength glass (consumers - the space industry, aircraft and shipbuilding).
2. In the manufacture of surgical instruments.
3. In the production of lasers.

Jupiter stone, symbol of prosperity

The gem in India has always been considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Everyone who strives for well-being tries to wear stone jewelry. The Hindus were sure that the stone supplied its owner with prana - life force.

In Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece, sapphire was the stone of Jupiter (Zeus).

There is a legend about the sapphire ring of Alexander the Great.

What such a ring was worn by Mary Stuart (the story of her tragic life was described by S. Zweig, anatomizing in detail the life and feelings of the unfortunate queen) is known for certain. The ring is now in the Hamilton family castle, Lennoxlove House, near Edinburgh in Scotland.

Help mineralogists

It is not known exactly where the name of the stone came from.

Mineralogists have several versions:

The Greek word σάπφειρος means blue stone .

In the Roman Empire the gem was called cyánus ( cornflower ).

In Hebrew and Persian the name sounded like sapir .

In Russia, the stone was called azure yakhont .