Saphire gemstone
Saphire gemstone
Saphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide (α-Al2O3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, vanadium, or magnesium. The name saphire is derived from the Latin "saphirus" and the Greek "sapheiros", both of which mean blue.
Saphire is one of the two gemstone varieties of corundum, the other being ruby.
Photo - Natural real saphire gemstones
Natural saphire gemstone the power stone
From antiquity, gemstones have been thought to possess mysterious powers. Saphire is said to be the wisdom stone, stimulating concentration, enhancing creativity and promoting purity and depth of thought.
It is believed to focus and calm the mind as well as remove unwanted thoughts, depression and mental tension. It is known as the stone of new love and commitment and is claimed to be useful in encouraging faithfulness and loyalty. Saphire is thought to bring peace of mind, serenity and prosperity.
Natural star saphire is a very powerful healing gemstone.
Photo - natural blue star saphire gemstone ring
Saphire gemstones come in many colors.
Blue, pink, yellow, green, white, black, gray, orange,purple corundum we called saphire, red corundum we called ruby. Gemstone a hardness of 9 on the Moh's scale is extremely hard and Durable, suitable for use in any kind of jewelry. Such hardness is second only to diamond.
Therefore, it is a good choice to make jewelry or jewelery from natural real saphire, such as a ring, necklace, earrings, bracelet.
Natural faceted yellow and blue saphhire ring
Faceted, caboshon and star saphires
According to the cut and polishing we know 3 types of saphires : faceted, caboshon and star saphire.
Photo - Natural pink faceted saphire earings
Photo - Natural black star saphhire ring
Photo - Natural cabochon blue saphire ring
Colored saphire gemstones
According colour, we know many types of saphires gemstone : blue, pink, yellow, white, black, orange and purple saphire.
Although blue and yellow is the best-known saphire color, they occur in other colors, including gray and black, and also can be color less. A pink orange variety of saphire is called padparadscha.
The cost of natural and real saphires varies depending on their color, clarity, size, cut, and overall quality.
Photo - Natural pink and blue star saphire ring
Saphire is a gem of mental and spiritual strength.
It releases mental tension, depression, unwanted thoughts and spiritual confusion. Saphire restores balance within the body, aligning the physical, mental and spiritual planes, bringing serenity and peace of mind. It stimulates concentration, brings lightness, and joy.
When you buying real natural faceted, caboshon or star saphire jewelry or jewells, such as saphire ring, necklace, earrings, bracelet, they give mental and psychic strength.
Photo - Natural blue star saphire ring
Saphire gemstone, birthstone of september
Blue star saphire gemstone, the birthstone of September, is most desired in its pure, rich blue color but is present in almost every color including pink, yellow and green. In the Middle Ages the gem was believed to protect those close to you from harm and also represented loyalty and trust.
In Asia, people really like the yellow and blue caboshon and star saphire ring and earrings.
In Europe and the USA, people like the faceted yellow and blue sapphire.
In Australia also famous al natural saphires jewelry, including rings and earrings.
Photo - Natural pink star saphire ring
Natural saphire gemstone colors
In popularity, natural blue saphire is the most popular gemstone, followed by yellow, pink and star saphire, black, gray, white, orange and purple saphire.
Photo - Natural saphire colours
Burma and Sri Lanka, ( Ceylon )saphire.
The best quality natural, real saphires are given by Burma, Sri Lanka, ( Ceylon ).
The best natural star saphire are give Ratnapura mine in ( Ceylon ), Sril Lanka and Mogok mine, ( Burma ), Mianmar.
Photo - Natural Burma Mogok blue saphire
Natural saphire the expensive gemstone
Real, natural saphire is the most expensive colored gemstone.
Blue Belle of Asia and this gorgeous 392.52 carat smashed the world record price for a Saphire in November 2014 when it sold for 17,5 milion Usd.
At 392 carats, it is one of the largest blue Saphires in the world and believed to be the fourth largest in the world. It also boasts excellent colour and clarity which makes it one of the finest Ceylon Sapphires in the world.
Photo - Blue Belle of Asia, 392 carat blue saphire
Saphire gemstone mining
One of the most productive mining regions in the world for saphire gemstone follow along as we discover what makes Sri Lanka, ( Ceylon saphire), Myanmar, ( Burma saphire), Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos a group of powerhouses for gem-quality sapphires.
Some of the most interesting saphire gemstone colors hail from saphire mining in Africa. We explore the countries of Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Madagascar to reveal the saphire boom happening on the continent.
Black star sapphires primarily come from Kenya, Australia, and Thailand.
Some of the most illustrious saphires have emerged from this region of the world. Discover why the historic Kashmir, and modern-day mining in Afghanistan and Pakistan are raising interest in the saphire promise of Central Asia again.
In Australia Down Under emerged on the saphire-mining scene with incredibly beautiful saphires in the mid-19th century. Today, the country produces some of the most stunning sapphires on the market.
One of the only areas where saphires can be mined in North America is Montana, learn about the stunningly special saphires from the United States appearing most often in their bluish-green and greenish-blue hues.
Photo - Natural black star saphire earings
Saphires and jewelry
Natural sapphire is a good decision for jewelry making.
Faceted, Cabochon and star Saphire gemstone is used in all forms of jewelry, jewellery, jewels, including bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. It is used both as centerpiece gemstone in pendants and rings, as well as a secondary stone to complement other gemstones such as Diamonds.
Photo - Natural pink star saphire ring
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