My Great Five Reasons For The Buying Of Sapphire Rings

My Introduction
The sapphires that are to be seen in all those beautiful and much admired sapphire rings, as well as all other sapphire jewellery, are said to hold the "gemstone from the heavens". Their name is said to originate form the Ancient Greek word for "Blue Stones".

Through time they have been used to adorn the Crown Jewels of many Royal families as well as being the favourite gem to be found in many of the rich and famous. Right through to present day they still are the most sold gemstone throughout the jewellery trade.

A few reasons that may make you indeed want to buy a sapphire ring are as follows:

Five Great Reasons

One - Sapphire Colour

Sapphire rings can be found in all possible colours, except that of red. Whether you choose the most commonly found blues, or others such as yellow, orange, purple, green, pink and more, what can possibly show them off better than that say of a white gold sapphire ring.

Two - Hardness Of Sapphire

After diamond, sapphire is the second hardest crystal known to man using the Moh's grading system. So, sapphire rings are sure to offer you much trouble free and hardy everyday wear.

Three - Anniversary Stone Sapphire

All anniversaries that have links to 5, 45 or 70 years, can be commemorated by purchasing sapphire rings.

Four - Legend

Ancient history suggests that those who have impaired hearing, cancer, inflammation and problems with burns, will all be helped by using sapphire gemstones. The wearer is also thought to gain a truthful, faithful and happy life, as well as the crystal giving romantic feelings and chastity.

Five - Birthstone Sapphire

If you are born in September or have a symbolic link to the Zodiac sign of Cancer, then sapphire rings contain the birthstone for you.

My Conclusion
Sapphire Jewellery is sure to provide you with a truly exciting array of choices from which you can ponder through. All the variations of size, clarity, shape and especially the myriad of differing colours, are there for you to view, no matter what the style you are really after.

If your decision is to go for an item from the Sapphire Rings variety, then it will definitely be a purchase you can be proud of for the rest of your life. By using just a little common sense in your choice, it will remain a loyal partner for ever.

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My Insight On Sapphire Legends

The Sapphire Gemstone is regarded as being linked with the Virgo zodiac sign, and it is the birthstone for September. Sapphire Rings, Sapphire Earrings and Sapphire Pendants are used to celebrate all sorts of 4th,5th and 75th occasions.

Free from Conflict?All the sapphires and sapphire jewellery I purchase, is done so under the agreement that they are presumed to be from conflict free and ethical sources.

The Sapphire is one of the most precious and expensive of gemstones and remains the Worlds no1 selling gem, although usually not quite as expensive as ruby, it has all the other traits comparable to that of diamonds.

SAPPHIRE STORY - THE LEGEND, LORES AND MYTHS
The September birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Sapphire is associated - truth, sincerity and constancy.

A Sapphire Poem"A maiden born with Autumn Leaves, Are rustling in September's breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind; To bring her joy and peace of mind."

Traditional metaphysical properties of Sapphire (Septembers Birthstone) show a clear vision, understanding and interpretation. Healing properties of the September birthstone is believed to be an effective cure for health problems linked to reducing inflammation and fever, hearing problems, cancer and burns. Sapphire is also used to improve the influence of Venus, and to expel all evil thoughts.

Sapphire in its history has been the most revered among all nations, especially in the east, it is the stone most often in accompanied to various gods and deities. Among the Buddhist it is supposed to produce the desire for prayer, and is considered the stone of the stones to give spiritual light, and bring peace and happiness, and a sapphire holder has a moral life.

The Christian church - in the first day of the Christian church the stones were used in the production of rings for the Bishop. This Bishop was from very personal taste, but in the fifth century, Pope Innocent III decreed that these rings would be pure gold and only set with specific precious stones. Sapphire was this gem, and it has been so elected since. The quality and virtues of the gemstone was so important for the role played by that of the pope.

Jews - Jewish sapphires were also held in great respect. The stone used as the seal in the ring of King Solomon was said to be that of the sapphire.

The Middle Ages - In the Middle Ages, sapphires were meant to keep chastity preserved, discovered fraud and treachery in people. Protected from poison and from many disease, plague, fever and skin, and had a great power to resist all black magic. During smallpox sapphires it is believed that it will keep your eyes from injury if you rub them. It is reported that in the church of Old St. Paul's in London, there was a famous sapphire given by Richard Preston, citizen and grocer of this city, to improve the eyes of those infected and you could always count on it.

"House of Love" - .. Sapphires are at times cloudy due to a quirk in their composition and show six rays from the top of the stone known as Asteria, or "star" sapphires and are considered powerful for inducing favours, and have good fortune and protection against witchcraft. Star sapphires are also seen in ancient history as being a love charm. The wife of the emperor Charlemagne is said to possess a powerful charm with two sapphires and a part of the holy cross. This talisman, or charm of love, was to maintain constant conditions of the Emperor and his love to his wife. The sapphire charm worked so well that their love suffered none even after her death.

I sincerely thank you for finding the time to read my article.

J S Stewart © 2011 Globe Jewellery Limited. All Rights Reserved.

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Brief Introduction To Sapphire Colours

When purchasing gemstones in jewellery, such as Sapphire Rings, Sapphire Pendants and Sapphire Earrings, then the 4 C's of colour, clarity, carat and cut become relevant, with colour being first..,

Introduction
When found in its natural colourless or white state, corundum shows very little sparkle (brilliance), and although fairly rare, it is not expensive due to its dullness.

The colour that is present in gemstones is down to the amount of trace elements in the form of metal oxides that are present in the stone as impurities. Titanium oxide is the element that brings about the blue hues, ferric oxide is for yellows and chromium oxides give the colour red as in the gemstone ruby.

Pink, yellow, orange, green and purple are the other colours that are present in sapphire as well as the blue hues, and these are so called fancy sapphires. Also a pinky-orangey version is found that is extremely sought after known as Padparadscha sapphire.Colours of SapphirePink Sapphires - are highly prized gemstones for many collectors and consumers. Pink sapphires can resemble ruby occasionally. Pink sapphires can be found in shades ranging from dark rose to lighter and brighter "hot pink".

Yellow Sapphire - these are found in shades of dark yellow and light yellow (canary yellows).

Green sapphires - are the least desirable of all sapphires and range in colour from very light green (similar to peridot gemstones) through to darker green shades.

Purple sapphires - middle of the road in value and show a great colour scheme.

Star Sapphires - although found in all shades of blue, they are famed for their unique 6-star effect, known as "asterism".

Change Colour Sapphires - the gem will change colour in different lighting, and is known as "pleochroism", similar to that of tanzanite gemstones.

Cornflower Blue - a gorgeous mid-blue that is generally regarded as being the best and most expensive in the trade.

Ceylon Blue Sapphires - found in middle to pale blue colours. They are only called such if definitely known to have come from this region, if not they should be called "Ceylon type" sapphires.

Australian Blue Sapphires - the darkest of blue shades are shown, sometimes almost black, and again should only be called as such if definitely from Australia.

Padparadscha - possibly the most expensive of the sapphires available to purchase today. They are found in quite unique pink-orange tones.

To Summarise

If you have a budget and price in mind, then try to stick with it and match the gemstone to it. Which colour is best is entirely up to you only.

Just because historically cornflower blue is said to be the most desirable, if you want a darker shade of blue Australia, these are for you. Buy what you really want, not what you are told..,

I sincerely hope you have found this short article interesting, and it may be of some use for you in the future.
J S Stewart © 2011 Globe Jewellery Limited. All Rights Reserved.
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