| Sapphire is a semi-precious gemstone | | | | |
| frequently incorporated into some of the most | | | | The word Sapphire comes from the Hebrew |
| modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the | | | | Sapir. Centuries ago, the Persians believed |
| world. It is most often found in shades of | | | | that the sky was one big, sparkling Sapphire, |
| deep blues, and is widely recognized as the | | | | and called the stone "the gem of the |
| September Birthstone as well as zodiac signs | | | | heavens." People believed that the power of |
| of Taurus and Virgo, the 5th, 45th, 30th, | | | | wisdom was held within the Sapphire, |
| 15th, and 50th anniversaries, the time of 10 | | | | promoting mental clarity, enabling the wearer |
| am and Thursday and Tuesday. But beyond its | | | | to find the answer to their problems, and let |
| modern-day uses and associations, sapphire | | | | go of grudges, increasing tranquility in |
| holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and | | | | everyday life that is sent from the heavens. |
| etymological history that adds nostalgic | | | | |
| value to its already strong aesthetic worth. | | | | A Sapphire's value is determined by the |
| Read on for more information that will help | | | | richness and purity color of its color. Most |
| you fall in love with your sapphire jewelry - | | | | Sapphires are heat-treated to eliminate |
| or inspire you to buy some today! | | | | impurities and improve color and clarity. |
| | | | Throughout history, the majority of the |
| Sapphire is the mineral variety of the | | | | world's sapphires were mined in Sri Lanka, |
| species corundum. Although many people | | | | Madagascar and Myanmar. Today, some of the |
| associate Sapphire with the color blue, this | | | | finest Sapphires come from mines in Montana. |
| precious colored gem comes in a vast array of | | | | |
| hues and saturations, in just about ever | | | | Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point |
| color of the rainbow and clear as well, | | | | scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a |
| except for red (red ones are Rubies!). These | | | | diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as |
| other colors are called "Fancy Sapphires." | | | | Talc. Sapphire gets a score of 9, meaning |
| | | | that it is very scratch resistant and |
| The beautiful blue Sapphire is immaculate, | | | | therefore suitable as a component of everyday |
| pure and heavenly. Throughout history, the | | | | jewelry. Sapphire gemstones should be |
| Sapphire has been associated with qualities | | | | regularly cleaned by a professional or with a |
| like sympathy, harmony, friendship and | | | | soft rag and mild soap and water, or an |
| loyalty, permanency and reliability. Not | | | | ultra-sonic cleaner or steamer. Other |
| surprisingly, in some cultures sapphires as | | | | methods, including solvents and harsh |
| more popular than diamonds as the center | | | | chemicals should be avoided when cleaning |
| stone for engagement rings. | | | | your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these |
| | | | elements can damage semi-precious and |
| Sapphire gemstones look best as parts of | | | | precious gemstones and pearls. |
| formal evening jewelry when paired with | | | | |
| diamonds, quartz or pearls. More casual | | | | Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, |
| combinations include softer contrasts with | | | | including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue |
| green peridot, light aquamarine, citrine or | | | | topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, |
| ruby. To see a selection of handmade artisan | | | | garnet, white topaz, crystal, diamond, |
| jewelry featuring sapphire, click here. | | | | emerald, iolite, jade, Labradorite, |
| Sapphire is typically considered a | | | | moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose |
| sophisticated gemstone that works well with | | | | quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, |
| any outfit. In earrings, it works especially | | | | tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you |
| well to enhance the luster of blue eyes. | | | | check out this gemstone chart. |