[ADVERT] Sapphire | As Gem of the Sky

Sapphire is the most valued stones just like rubies, emeralds and
diamonds. It is the single crystal form of aluminum oxide known as
corundum. It can be found as natural gemstones including wafers for
the deposition of semi-conductor. It includes any gemstone quality
varieties of the mineral corundum except the full saturated red
variety. The trace elements can give sapphires their blue, yellow,
pink, purple, orange and natural orange.


History
In early times, people believe that blue sapphire is an enormous on
which earth was embedded. However the gemstone, comes in other colour,
from blue to purple. But do you know that sapphire, are gems of the
sky and found in the hard ground of the blue planet. Sapphire are
found in different countries like Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Thailand
and Brazil. Some of these
glitter on sunlight while other do the artificial light.

Astrology
Sapphire is associated with Saturn and is the birthstone associated
with September. The 45th anniversary is known as the sapphire
anniversary.

Beliefs
Blue is the main colour of sapphire. It is associate with the feeling
of sympathy, harmony, friendship and leadership. The sapphire
symbolized loyalty but at the same time it give impression to people
loving and belonging.

Celebrity Gemstone

Joan Crawford loved sapphires so much the press called them "Joan
Blue." One of her favorite pieces was a bracelet set with three star
sapphires of 73.15 carats, 63.61 carats, and 57.65 carats. She also
received a 70-carat star sapphire engagement ring from her second
husband. She also owned a 72-carat emerald cut sapphire which she
often wore on the same finger! In the forties, Crawford added a 75-
carat amethyst ring and a huge 100-carat citrine ring, both emerald-
cut with a simple mounting.


Sapphires have formed important constituent of jewelry in the recent
years. The cost of sapphire jewelry depends on the place from which
the sapphire stones are mined. Sapphires found in Kashmir, India are
believed to be of the highest value.

Hence, one must look at the size, color and transparency of the
sapphire stones before purchasing the jewelry. Only then can they
achieve good value for their money.

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