These gemstones were mined as early as the 7th Century BC in India. They are found today in India, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand (formerly Siam), Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China, Brazil, Madagascar, and even the United States (Montana and North Carolina). American varieties occur in a range of colors and are highly sought by collectors.
Color
Sapphires comes in a wide range of colors, and each color has its own quality variation. In general, the more intense the color and the fewer the distracting zones of unattractive color, the more valuable the stone. Color has the most important influence on blue sapphire’s value. The most highly valued blue sapphires are velvety blue to violetish blue, in medium to medium dark tones. Preferred sapphires also have strong to vivid color saturation. The saturation should be as strong as possible without darkening the color and compromising brightness.
Sapphire Meaning and Symbolism
This gem has been known since the ancient times. There was a belief that Earth is set on this gemstone, because of which the sky is blue. The ancient Egyptians associated this stone with the ‘Eye of Horas’ (the eye in the sky).
It has been popular since the middle ages and, according to folklore, it was believed to protect loved ones from envy and harm. Favorite among priests and kings, this stone was considered as the symbol of wisdom and purity.
It also symbolizes the qualities required in a healthy relationship, like loyalty, faithfulness, truth, sincerity, constancy and reliability. Therefore, it signifies long term relationships, while representing attributes like – sincerity and faithfulness.
K18YG 0.60ct Sapphire 0.4ct Side Diamond Ring
PT900/K18YG 0.43ct Sapphire, 0.27ct Side Diamond Ring
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