13 Amusing Facts Of Blue Sapphire Gemstone

What comes to your mind when you think about Sapphires? Well, most of us remember the movie “Titanic” when we heard about Sapphires. The beautiful diamond and Sapphire necklace worn by Rose is the most wanted jewelry pieces by most of the girls. 

Sapphire is immensely popular among people because of its beauty and mystical powers. It is believed that Sapphire has the power to either make or break a person. The planet Saturn is considered as one of the most dominating and ferocious planet among the nine planets. This planet has the captivating force to create either good or bad impact on the lives of all individuals. Blue Sapphire gemstone promotes the power of this planet on Earth and thus holds all powers and forces of the Planet Saturn.

According to Astrology Blue Sapphire gemstone boost self-confidence and increases patience, confidence and will power.  We have seen many Bollywood Superstars wearing this gemstone so as to uplift their Careers. Superstars like Amitabh Bachan, AishwaryaRai, Sonu Nigam wear Blue Sapphire ring that has helped them to grow in their lives.

Blue Sapphire gemstone belongs to the corundum family and is composed of mineral like aluminum and small traces of cobalt and other material. Blue Sapphire is the birthstone of September and helps the wearer from evil. This gemstone is considered as a best gift for 5th or 45th anniversaries. 

Blue Sapphire loose stones are found mainly in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Kashmir. The other sources for Sapphires are Africa, Madagascar and Tanzania.

1.The word Sapphire is derived from the Greek word 'sappheiros' that refers to another blue gemstone Lapis Lazuli.

2.In ancient times, until the late 17th century, Sapphires were worn by the royal people and high priests. During that time anyone else caught wearing this gemstone was punished.

3.Sapphire comes in many colors such as yellow, pink, orange and green.

4.The hardness of Sapphire on Mohsscale is 9. It is second strongest natural gemstone, diamond being first. 

5.Sapphires can cure eye diseases of the wearer and also preserve celibacy.

6.The rarest Sapphire is 'Padparadscha' which is a pinkish orange variety.

7.Sapphires are known for its mystical powers that include spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.

8.Sapphires are considered as a symbol of nobility and faithfulness.

9.Sapphire engagement rings are immensely popular. The most famous sapphire engagement ring was given by Prince Charles to Princess Diana, whose original cost was 28,000 pounds sterling.

10.Sapphire gemstone can be used as an antidepressant and is also an aid to clairvoyance,  psychokinesis and telepathy.

11.It is considered that many sapphires reveal different colors that depend on the lighting. For instance, some sapphires change into blue in daylight to purple in incandescent light.

12.A blue sapphire gemstone with a high clarity has a high price.

13.Kashmir Blue Sapphires are the superior gemstones among other stones that can be found in the market.