Sapphire belongs to the corundum family and is available in the colors of the rainbow plus black and white (clear.) The most well-known sapphires are the the blue sapphires. A medieval historian wrote that kings wore the crystal to protect them from harm and to prevent jealousy amongst the court. It was believed that a sapphire worn to the signing or a treaty would ensure a true reconciliation and prevent further bloodshed. Lore also tells us that a venomous snake left in a vessel with a sapphire would certainly die as the gemstone provided protection from poison.
There is an ancient Persian myth that tells of a giant blue sapphire that Mother Earth rests upon and that the sky is the reflection of this titan blue crystal. As you can see, sapphire like its twin corundum Ruby has etched a place in history, atop the crowns of kings and glorified in legend.
Magicians were known to utilize the gemstone to enhance and direct their magical powers. Alchemists long ago associated the sapphire with the element of air and India considered it to be the stone of Saturn, believing it to be the portal to the heavenly realms.
Sapphires can help work with you to achieve your material dreams and desires as well as sustain your wealth once it is acquired. This gem will also be of assistance in keeping a balanced perspective, allowing you to better organize your thoughts, ensuring continued success as your material situation evolves. It will also promote fair play and loyalty amongst partners and employees as well as bring about correct conclusions to potentially unjust situations.
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| Cushion Cut, Checkerboard Blue Sapphire |
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| Originally Princess Diana's, then given to Kate Middleton upon her engagement to Prince William |
