Sapphire- The Blue Gem

Sapphire is a valuable gemstone and its pleasing blue color, makes Sapphire the gemstone of the heaven. People in the olden days believed, the earth was embedded in an enormous solitaire Sapphire. Gemstones lovers all around the world favor Sapphire because this gemstone stone comes in all almost all colors like yellow, orange, pink and purple, although the most fancied and popular color of sapphire is blue. It comes in all celestial hues of blue ranging from the seductive midnight blue to the enigmatic ocean blue.

The name Sapphire is derived from the Greek word "Sappheiros" and the Latin word "Sapphirus". In ancient times, Sapphires were believed to possess magical powers - ancient Priests used these gems to help them decipher Oracles, ancient kings wore sapphire to protect them from wicked thoughts and charm divine favor, the Greeks sanctified this gemstone and because of its divine blue color associated sapphire to their Sky God – Zeus, in the early ages sapphire pendant was worn to keep the heart healthy. The gem was believed to give a powerful defense against spell to the wearer, the ability to tell the truth from lies to the future.

Sapphire is the second hardest mineral known to mankind, just next to diamond. It is because of this hardness that sapphires are associated with longevity and endurance. The chemical composition of a sapphire is similar to that of ruby, and therefore the red sapphire is actually a ruby.

Sapphires have higher clarity values as compared to Emerald and Ruby. These gemstones look amazing in almost all cuts and shapes. The mystical allure of a sapphire makes it look comely with all metals like yellow gold, white gold and platinum. Sapphire is largely found in Ceylon which is today’s Sri Lanka. Most of the sapphires come from Australia and Thailand.

Women across the world find sapphire jewelry as a fashion ecstasy. They love to receive sapphire ring or sapphire band as the engagement ring or wedding ring. Sapphire is the symbol of chaste love and longevity, thus the sapphire ring reassures her of the man’s sincere commitment. Sapphire rings are very popular also because of the sheer glamour and elegance. A sapphire ring in white gold or platinum makes an exquisite accord.

Sapphire pendant or a sapphire necklace seems to bring sensual splendor to a women’s face. Solitaire sapphire pendants are noble as well as the symbol of intensity. The sapphire pendant or sapphire necklace, when worn with sapphire earrings, completes the amalgam of artistic sensibilities.

Angara’s fine collection of Sapphire jewelry includes a designer medley of Sapphire rings, Sapphire pendants & Sapphire earrings.

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