Sapphire (stone): magical properties, what it looks like, varieties

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The path of sapphire in nature and history

Sapphire is born from molten granite magmas, where they boil, saturated with volatile vapors, and break through into the surrounding rocks. Sapphire is born at the contact of granites and limestones transformed into marble. It is always found in ancient gneisses, interlayered with crystalline marbles, intruded by younger granites and pegmatite veins. The starting material for ruby ​​and sapphire is corundum, a colorless aluminum oxide. When titanium and iron are added to it during its formation, sapphire crystals are formed with a beautiful blue color. As a result of the action of hot granites on marbles, pink spinels, red rubies, gray and blue sapphires were formed. The smallest impurities of chromium, titanium, cobalt and iron cause the variety of colors of sapphires and rubies, which are admired by stone lovers, numbering up to 2000 color varieties. Probably, the first sapphire crystals were found in the placers of India along with diamond crystals or in the sands of the rivers of Ceylon; these were the first jewelry of primitive man.

On the island of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), famous for its blue stones since ancient times, there is an ancient legend about the origin of sapphires:

In ancient times, when the sky-high heavenly palaces on Mount Kailash were the abode of the great gods, the dream of many people was to see with their own eyes the palaces strewn with gold and precious gems, where there is no death and eternal spring reigns. People gathered at the sacred mountain and began to pray to the gods to give them the opportunity to see the abode of the celestials. The Supreme God Brahma, taking pity, took the cup with the elixir of immortality - amrita and splashed it over the whole world. Drops of the magical drink, falling down, turned into beautiful sky-colored stones - sapphires. It so happened that almost all the drops fell on the island of Ceylon, which has long been called the “island of gems”, or Ratnadvip, from where the “splashes of the sky” were carried to all parts of the world. Since then, sapphire has been shining as a decoration for royal crowns, scepters and jewelry, as a sign that its owner bears the stamp of the greatness of heaven.

According to Indian beliefs, sapphire crystals emit “pranas” of goodness, therefore in India sapphire symbolizes friendship, help and selflessness. Buddhist legends speak of a high four-sided mountain of precious stones, which is located under the North Star at the celestial pole - and the side facing the human world is made of blue sapphires, which is why the sky above our heads is blue. Muslim legends tell of a mountain range of sapphires surrounding the human world and giving a blue glow to the sky - which is why these stones were also called “heavenly spray”. According to ancient Hebrew concepts, sapphire is a symbol of justice; According to legend, the seal of the biblical king Solomon was made from sapphire. In the revelation of John the Theologian, sapphire is the penultimate step leading to Heavenly Jerusalem; the same stone, among others, was decorated with the outfit of the High Priest in the Bible.

Sapphire - stone of witches and monks

The sapphire gemstone is an amazing gem that for many centuries kings and dukes, priests and clergymen, ... witches and sorcerers considered theirs.

Everyone knows the parable of King Solomon's ring. When difficult times came for the king, he looked at the ring on which the inscription “Everything will pass” was carved, and his worries subsided.

But one day the ring did not help. In anger, the king tore the signet ring from his finger and wanted to throw it somewhere, but suddenly noticed that something was also engraved on the inside of the ring. Surprised and annoyed, Solomon read on the inside of the ring: “This too shall pass.”

The most interesting thing is that history also remembers another signet ring of Solomon, which was decorated with a piercing blue sapphire. According to legend, this sapphire ring helped Solomon tame the genies.

Who knows, perhaps the legendary ring with the inscriptions and the ring that was decorated with the sapphire gemstone are one and the same ring.

According to another legend, sapphire was also used as the material for the tablets received by Moses on Mount Sinai.

Sapphire - the stone of priests and kings

The Romans considered sapphire the stone of kings and gods. The transparent blue stone was worn by ancient Roman priests, and later by Christian clergy. The noble sapphire has always been considered a symbol of the clergy and power.

Blue gems were loved by many royalty. The noble sapphire was adored by Ivan the Terrible, who decorated his staff with it. And many other royal crowns are still decorated with the sapphire gemstone.

They say that King Edward the Confessor once gave a tramp a gold ring with a sapphire. And years later, the ring miraculously returned to the king - it was brought by pilgrims from Jerusalem. Since then, sapphire enclosed in a ring began to heal diseases.

In general, until the 19th century, all blue stones, for example lapis lazuli, were called sapphires. Therefore, it is difficult to say how many other legends mention the sapphire gemstone.

And finally, famous sapphires:

The St Edward's sapphire in the center of the cross of the British Empire Crown.

After Diana's death, one of her sons, Prince Harry, took the ring from Kensington Palace, where the princess lived. This memorabilia now belongs to Kate Middleton.

A 200-carat sapphire placed in the Russian Empire and a brooch with a Ceylon sapphire.

The 423-carat Logan Sapphire and the Hall Sapphire in a diamond necklace

Talismans and amulets

Blue sapphire is the most powerful talisman stone of its family. There is one very beautiful ancient legend associated with it.

Once upon a time, people asked the gods to grant them a long life, complaining that they did not have time to taste all its fruits within the allotted time. The gods, hearing their pleas, took pity on the people and shed magical rain on them, which is half the elixir of immortality. In those places where raindrops hit the ground, beautiful gems appeared. Where there was more of the elixir of eternal life, the pebbles were bright blue, where there was less - pale blue.

Blue sapphire pendant

And today, many peoples believe that a cornflower blue sapphire given as an amulet helps to prolong life, and the one who finds the perfect stone will gain immortality.

Shamans personified the stone as an instrument of communication with spiritual forces. They believed that through it they could talk to the dead. Modern magicians agree with them, including blue sapphires in their paraphernalia.

Blue sapphire is considered the guardian of true feelings. If lovers, newlyweds and married couples give each other such a gift, then the power of their love will only grow with each passing day and not a single separation or evil person can extinguish the flame.

The most magically effective is a sapphire that is given as a gift, inherited, or found with one’s own hand. Purchased copies take a long time to get used to the new owner.

People of any profession can acquire a talisman with a blue sapphire, especially those that require a clear mind, accuracy, emotionlessness and cold calculation. The stone is vital for all those who:

• I was catastrophically tired of problems and had already given up. Blue sapphire will make a person stronger, invigorate him and help him overcome difficulties.
• Cannot cope with emotions, takes everything to heart, flares up with or without cause, destroying the fragile balance in relationships with loved ones and simply suffering from an excess of feelings. Blue sapphire will extinguish emotions, make a person less vulnerable, more resistant to stress and irritants, and give him patience and endurance.
• Wants to achieve certain heights in life, but does not know how to do it. The gem will advise, guide and help.

The magical properties of blue sapphire

Blue sapphire is a symbol of longevity, wisdom, self-sufficiency and prosperity. In some cultures, it symbolizes insight, insight, uncovering lies, secrets and finding the truth, including answers to long-standing questions.

The gem strengthens the inner core of its owner, making him strong and invulnerable to evil fate and envious people. It helps you discover yourself, understand your own purpose, and see the direction for development.

Blue sapphire is a symbol of wealth, which attracts to its owner.

The stone helps you make the right choice in order to get out of almost hopeless situations with the least losses. It makes its owner more collected, organized, observant and neat. It helps you control the situation, manage your emotions and not give in to panic.

Blue sapphire helps to reveal a lie, and also to identify a threat in its very bud so that you have time to deflect the blow. The stone helps to predict events and calculate options.

The gem protects feelings, strengthens relationships and stimulates the formation of new ones - friendly, business, romantic. Blue sapphire is a symbol of fidelity in marriage and the strength of the family; it is not for nothing that after 45 years of marriage a sapphire wedding is celebrated.

Deposits and value of natural stone

Scientists have learned to synthesize artificial sapphires. They are produced in tons in Russia, the USA, Japan and China. In terms of physical properties, such stones are not inferior to natural ones, but the cost of natural sapphires is tens and hundreds of times higher than synthetic ones.

Price

The average cost of a small stone weighing up to 1 carat is $60. The price of an exceptional natural stone can reach $6 thousand per 1 carat. There are rare specimens worth $100 thousand per carat. For comparison:

• The cost of a diamond is $5 thousand - $85 thousand per 1 carat.
• The cost of the emerald is $35 thousand - $90 thousand per 1 carat.

Why such a range in price? Prices for individual pieces are determined based on weight, clarity, color and cut, based on a combination of factors. According to statistics, sapphires are not inferior in value to diamonds and emeralds, since they belong to the same group of values ​​(rubies are also included).

Products and decorations

The widest use of blue sapphires is in the manufacture of stunningly beautiful jewelry. The stone looks great in any setting - silver, gold or platinum, which is chosen based on the quality of the gem. Cheaper samples are mounted with silver - lighter or darker than the classic cornflower blue color, blue, violet, but most often blue synthetic analogues.

This is interesting!

In jewelry stores:

1. Gold rings can be purchased for $75-1200, earrings - 100-1800, bracelets with several inserts - $650-2050.
2. Silver rings, earrings and pendants with synthetic sapphires - for 15-30 dollars.

This shows that synthetic sapphires are much cheaper, although in appearance they often look even more beautiful than natural ones, but they have neither magical nor healing properties.

Physical and chemical properties

Blue sapphire is an aluminum oxide containing titanium and iron as impurities, giving the gem a luxurious blue color. The mineral is classified as corundum. The stone is hard, second only to diamond in this indicator, does not glow under the influence of ultraviolet radiation or glows to an insignificant extent, changes color when heated strongly and under X-rays, and is a dielectric.

Medicinal properties

The healing power of blue sapphire inspires respect. First of all, it is aimed at creating resistance to diseases in the body, increasing the effectiveness of standard medicine and increasing the desire to be cured in the person himself.

The stone also helps cure ailments:

• Genitourinary system.
• Of cardio-vascular system.
• Musculoskeletal system.
• Nervous system.
• Respiratory tract.

To normalize the functioning of the heart, you need to wear a ring with a blue sapphire on your right hand; after a stroke or heart attack, for a speedy recovery, you need to wear the jewelry on your chest or neck. If you pass the gem over medications several times, and also wear jewelry with the stone while taking them, the effectiveness of the medications will increase significantly.

And also the stone:

• Eliminates pain, for which it needs to be applied to sore spots.
• Relieves pain in the lower back, for which a light massage is done with the gem, pressing it into the skin and scrolling. The same actions can cure kidney inflammation.
• Helps with otitis media.
• Cleanses the skin, defeats eczema.
• Facilitates breathing in case of asthma, coughing in case of bronchitis.
• Reduces blood sugar in patients with diabetes.
• Relieves insomnia and nervous tics.
• Relieves tension in the optic nerve, improves vision. For these purposes, you should wash your face with water infused with sapphire.
• It cures infertility, but you will have to wear the stone without removing it.

What is sapphire

Translated from three languages, the name of sapphire means 'blue stone'. Its first connoisseurs were the ancient Tamils ​​from Southeast Asia.

Sapphire is a type of corundum, it is widely used in various fields of human activity. What is known about the royal stone?

Nature and properties

Natural sapphires: Pixabay
In terms of composition, it is classified as aluminum oxide with an admixture of iron, chromium, vanadium and titanium, which change the color of the crystal. Here are the main properties of sapphire: