Symbolizes truth, sincerity and faithfulness chastity, piety, and repentance
Sources
Leading producers are Madagascar and the countries of Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Other important sources include: Australia, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
Points of Interest
Blue sapphires were a Holy stone to the Catholic Church and to Ancient Persians, who believed they made the sky blue with their reflections.
Since the 1100s members of the clergy have worn blue sapphires as symbols of Heaven
Sapphires have been worn for centuries in a quest to increase one’s faith, hope, and joy, and to keep thoughts pure and heavenly. It has also been believed that owning a sapphire brings blessings.
Kings and queens wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm. They preserved the wearer from envy and attracted divine favor.
These stones have been said to bring wisdom, increase perception and preserve one’s innocence while learning life’s truth.
They help in finding peace of mind and serenity and promote a life of sincerity. Thus, sapphires have been used to promote mental calming in meditation.
Sapphires also are associated with romantic love, representing fidelity and devotion. Since Prince Charles gave a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana, more and more couples have decided to adopt this old tradition.
The British Crown Jewels are full of large blue Sapphires, the mark of prudent and wise rulers. The eldest of this collection, belonged to King Edward the Confessor who died in 1066.
The Museum of Natural History is home to the one of the most notorious sapphires in the world, the “Star of India,” a sapphire of 563 carats.
Comes in every color but red (which is a Ruby)
