Myths and Stories Around The Blue Sapphire

Sapphire is one of the four gemstones with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Sapphires come in many colours as the colour of the sapphire depends on the amount of corundum present in them. If you will check that you can’t pinpoint the exact date when and where the sapphires were originally discovered. They are found in many parts of the world at the same time and all of us adore them and dreams to have a one. Many orators believe that sapphire comes from the Sanskrit word “Santi Priya” which means “dear to Saturn”. Sapphires, when mingled with the sterling silver jewellery, give beautiful jewellery, especially with blue sapphires. However, there are certain myths and stories that revolve around the blue sapphires, so let us bust some of the myths revolving around the blue sapphires.

Sapphires are Only Blue
 

 As we have already known that blue sapphires are the most famous sapphires around the world. The sapphires come in many colours and it totally depends on the level and concentration of the conundrum. Colours of sapphires are also due to the presence of micro-impurities. For instance, blue sapphires contain traces of iron and titanium. Purple sapphires are because of vanadium, and yellow because of the presence of iron.

Sapphires Turn the Fortune
 

There are two types of myths as sapphires turn the fortune. Firstly, earlier people use to believe that blue sapphire will protect them from treason and fraud and as well from the illness like fever, plaque, and skin diseases. Secondly, in some part of the world, people still believe that keeping blue sapphires bring bad luck and misfortune to them. However, earlier many kings used to wear sapphires on their crown and believe that it will help them win a war and protect from enemies. There’s nothing like this in Sapphires and you can wear sapphire rings and other sapphire jewellery.

Sapphires Bring Badluck
 

Sapphires are among the most durable gemstones on the planet. Precious stones are able to withstand scratches and other damages even if they fell. Sapphires get 9 out of 10 in Mohr’s scale and only the diamond is perfect 10 out 10 on the Mohr scale. And because of this sapphires made the best engagement rings, it helps the couples to keep their love alive forever with blue and other emerald rings in silver.

Some Sapphires Facts

• Sapphires are considered to be symbols of royalty and aristocracy in all Europe and France.
• Earlier it was believed that the sky is blue because the planet sits on a big blue sapphire.
• Sapphires are worshiped in Asian countries, especially where the people follow Buddhism. People believe the sapphires bring them a desire for prayer and meditation.
• Sapphires, symbolize love, fidelity and integrity. Prince Charles gave Princess Dianna a blue sapphire engagement ring.

Here is the complete guide on the blue and other sapphires. If you are looking to buy sapphire jewellery then your search ends here at Ornate Jewels. At our online store, you will find many sapphires of different sizes, colours and in various jewellery patterns at an affordable price.

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