Sapphire:

Sapphire is considered a precious gemstone. Its chemical compound is comprised of a variety of mineral corundum, which a hard mineral form of alumina that crystallizes in range of colors.  Today, Sapphire can still be found and mined all over the world which includes Australia, China, Kashmir, and the United States just to name a few countries.  

Sapphire comes in various quality and grades. In the lowest grades, it has been used a sandpaper.  When purchasing Sapphire, it is recommended that you focus on the colors of the gemstone, as this is the parameter to measuring its value. The most popular and more expensive is the blue Sapphire.  The yellow sapphire is also considered a highly prized and valuable gemstone.

 Sapphire has been called “stone of faithfulness” or “jewel of chastity”.  Sapphire obtains its name from the Geek work “Sapphrius”, which means blue.

 In the Jewelry World, Sapphire is highly prized as one of the main choice of gemstones. It is used as necklace, rings, anklets, earrings, and pendants.  It comes in a variety of colors including yellow, orange, and purple, green just to name a few.  It is usually set in gold or silver.

 Sapphires have played an important part of history. These stones were used as early back on at 7^th Century BC. In ancient times, Sapphire has long been used among priests. In fact, myth has it that the Ten Commandments were inscribed on a tablet comprise of Sapphire. It is also the choice of Royalty, specifically, the British. In fact, Prince Charles selected this gemstone as the engagement stone for Princess Diana.  

In astrology, it is the birthstone of September. It symbol is of wisdom and purity.  Sapphire has long been believed to promote clear thinking and level-headedness. It also said to abolish frustration and fulfills wishes. Sapphires have long been thought to be protective against jealousy. In some cultures, another common is that it could prevent poison by grounding it to a powder.