 We all think of the main color of a sapphire as being blue. The cornflower blue hue is the most popular. It is perhaps the favorite color of both men and women.
Sapphires can be gemstones of any color, including black and even colorless. They are referred to as fancy sapphires. The pink version is a popular choice and the yellow is highly recommended too. The yellow sapphire is said to bring not only wealth and fame, but also success. There is
an orange color variety with a pink undertone. It is given a name meaning "lotus flower" or properly titled Padparadschh. The red colored gemstone does not hold a sapphire title. It is called a ruby.
The blue sapphire belongs to the corundum group of minerals. This being because it has a good hardness. The rating of a 9 on the scale has it being in second place only to the diamond. This colored gemstone stands for understanding as well as trust. It is often related to anything
permanent and reliable. For that very reason, women often want a piece of jewelry with that blue sapphire. Jewelry containing that element of forever would mean just that. The jewelry I am speaking of would have to be an engagement ring. A trinket of eternal love.
This beautiful birthstone of September has a bit of legend behind it. The Persians had an interesting take on the blue sapphire. They believed that the Earth rests upon a giant sapphire. This would explain the blue sky. It does give off a reflection of peacefulness and a calming
feeling. Another tale says sapphires are used as antidotes against poison. It is said that kings used to wear sapphires to protect them from harm. In any element, it sounds as if sapphires are the stones to have if you are looking for pure goodness. This gemstone is the one to get if you
want the most durable of all precious stones. When it comes to this feature, the sapphire is the best.
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