Since ancient times, sapphire has been considered a symbol of power; it was used to decorate items touched by the first people of states; it was endowed with magical properties. The sapphire stone is mined from hard mountain rocks; for many centuries it has captivated people with its pristine beauty and hides many secrets.
What does a sapphire stone look like?
If we consider sapphire from a chemical point of view, it is a mineral based on aluminum oxide. When answering the question whether sapphire is a precious or semi-precious stone, it is necessary to refer to the classification according to which the mineral is classified as a precious product, being on a par with emerald and ruby. The glassy shine of the mineral is mesmerizing, and in terms of strength it is second only to diamond. Products vary in purity; there are both translucent gems and completely opaque ones. Star sapphire stone is valued more than all other types.
What color is the sapphire stone?
Corundums are precious gems that differ in color depending on which metal predominates in them. All of them, with the exception of minerals of red shades, belong to sapphires. A stone is considered blue if it contains at least 75% of impurities that give a blue tint, which is due to the presence of titanium and iron. Blue sapphire has a high price in the market. Depending on the inclusion of other natural minerals in the mineral, sapphire stone comes in different shades:
- Green sapphire
is mined in Australia; deposits are known in America and Thailand. This mineral, which has a blue tint, was nicknamed “oriental emerald.” - Pink sapphire stone
is mined in the mines of Burma. It is inferior to blue in cost, but is valued for its amazing delicate and bright pink shades with a purple tint. - Yellow sapphire
is very similar to chrysoberyl, with colors ranging from pale yellow to deep brick tones. Deposits of yellow sapphire have been discovered in Sri Lanka, Burma and Australia. - "Eastern amethyst" or purple sapphire
, surprises with blue, red and pink tints. Mined in Burma, Thailand and Sri Lanka. - The star sapphire stone
is opaque, with light rays radiating from its center in different directions. This corundum is the most expensive and rare. It comes in cornflower blue and deep blue, and also with a black tint. - Orange and white sapphire
are not particularly valuable and are rarely used in jewelry.
Sapphire stone - how to determine authenticity?
Fraudsters these days have become very good at counterfeiting precious stones. Knowing the signs by which a real sapphire can be distinguished from a fake, you will be able to avoid purchasing a low-quality product. To begin with, you should ask for a quality certificate for the stone. When purchasing sapphire jewelry, you should use the following tips to avoid overpaying for a cheap variety of corundum.
- The peculiarity of sapphire is that it is not able to change color under different lighting conditions. To check a mineral, it is recommended to examine it in daylight, and then under a table lamp. Natural stone will not change color.
- Some jewelers combine natural stones with artificial ones. In this case, using a magnifying glass, you can examine the boundary of the connection and recognize a fake.
- Another indicator that can help determine authenticity is the hardness value. The edges of the gem should be smooth and sharp.
Style application
The sapphire shade can successfully participate in looks of the most varied semantic content and style. For example, in office trends, its mysterious blue will add individual notes to the most boring and restrained ensemble. A business suit of this color will demonstrate high intelligence, a tendency towards conservatism and authoritarianism, and the lady’s authority. This is a great alternative to the typical gray and black outfits. Such psychological and optical characteristics of the sapphire shade make it possible to use it even under the strictest dictates of a business dress code.
Another mesmerizing shade of the blue palette - navy - is often used in sailor uniforms and in nautical style looks. Sapphire can successfully and exceptionally replace it in similar trends. Based on it, even more spectacular and impressive images are obtained. And naturally, wardrobe items of a thick and rich sapphire shade are absolutely indispensable in the compositions of the casual fashion trend. Today, leather jackets and down jackets, raincoats and coats are made in this color. An equally logical use of sapphire shade is in country and sport-chic style looks. For all his restraint, he can take an active part in romantic sets and evening ensembles, where a bit of intrigue and a touch of mystery never hurt.
Sapphire stone - magical properties
Among predictors, the mineral was called the “fateful stone.” The properties of sapphire are surprising; corundum can help solve many problems.
- It is recommended to wear it to eliminate financial difficulties and enhance female attractiveness.
- Jewelry with the mineral helps achieve goals, relieves the owner from illnesses and develops his strengths.
- Sapphire stone is a protector from deceitful and unkind people. A blue gem can give the owner prudence and clarity of mind, and help in making the right decision.
Medicinal qualities
Healers and lithotherapists claim that natural sapphire crystals affect the human energy field, curing headaches, depression, diabetes, dysfunction of the joints and help with paralysis and asthma, women's diseases, and have a good effect on the lungs.
- A pendant with this stone, located in the heart area, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, relieving arrhythmia.
- Water charged with a sapphire stone at sunrise alleviates the condition of patients with kidney and urinary system diseases.
- To treat abscesses, ulcers, boils and similar problems, sapphires are worn as close to the skin as possible.
- Crystal in silver relieves problems with the spine and relieves attacks of rheumatic pain.
- By holding a pebble in cold, clean water for just a few seconds and applying it to your eye, you will receive an amazing remedy for relieving tension in the optic nerve.
Who is sapphire suitable for according to their zodiac sign?
Not all people can feel the magical properties of the mineral. Answering the question of who is suitable for sapphire, experts are of the same opinion that everyone can wear jewelry with the royal gem except Capricorn. It is mostly recommended:
- Sagittarius
- for men for determination and bold actions, for women - to increase sexuality. - Aquarius
- to reveal inner potential and abilities. - Aries and Leo
- in order to find a place in life and fight incontinence. - Gemini
- to fight depression and make true friends.
How to wear a sapphire stone?
Before purchasing jewelry with natural minerals, you need to know not only the meaning of the sapphire stone, but also how to wear it correctly. The ideal frame for it is gold. The stone reveals its healing and magical properties best when worn on the chest in the form of a pendant or pendant. A ring with a precious stone, worn on the ring finger, will attract men, and on the index finger, it will protect from enemies. It is better not to combine blue sapphire with clothes of the same color; the noble stone will be lost against its background.
Talismans and amulets
Natural sapphire stone can become a wonderful talisman or amulet. It should be understood that a talisman is an object, a decoration that, with its energy flow, carries the owner in the direction of good luck. And amulets can serve both as amulets and create positive energy of advancement to solve a specific problem.
Thus, a sapphire talisman encourages the owner to do good and bright deeds, develops interest in the unknown, helps achieve his plans, and imparts peace and justice. A sapphire amulet protects from fear, evil people, can save a person from bad habits or ignite passion in a loved one. Much depends on the color of the stone and the task being set. Sapphires also have the ability to reveal the carrier of dark energy. Star sapphires have a special power, that is, they have the effect of asterism.
It is believed that sapphire is not contraindicated for all zodiac signs except Capricorn.
Sapphire stone - legends
The magical qualities of the blue sapphire gemstone have been confirmed in legends and stories.
- In 1391, an ordinary artisan, Richard Preston, donated a sapphire to the cathedral. St. Paul in England, and asked to be placed in the bishop's tomb. Richard claimed that the stone had healing properties, and indeed, for a long time it relieved people of various ailments until it was lost as a result of a major fire.
- The St. Edward sapphire is known throughout the world. On one of his campaigns back in 1042, Edward, King of England, met a beggar, and, having no money with him, gave him a ring with a sapphire. Many years later, a delegation from the Holy Land arrived at his palace, and along with other gifts, the guests presented the king with that same ring. The old beggar, to whom the young ruler gave the ring, handed it back, predicting a quick meeting in heaven. Edward died at the prescribed time, he was buried with a ring on his finger. For unknown reasons, the king's body did not decompose for a long time. Contemporaries believed that the reason for this lay in the magical properties of sapphire.
