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