Sapphire stone: properties, photos and who it suits according to zodiac sign

Story

It is believed that the stones were first discovered in southeast Asia. Their first name is corundum. Jewelers today call all corundums except red (ruby) sapphires. When asked what kinds of sapphires there are, a mineralogist will answer unequivocally – only blue ones.

The name is interpreted differently:

As a translation from Greek, meaning “blue stone”.
From “sipru”, which in Ancient Babylon meant “scratching”.

The second option speaks about the hardness of the mineral.

Rus' knew him as the azure yacht. In the East they are sure that the magic drops of Amrita, the elixir of immortality, became sapphires.

Photo of sapphire stone

Rich blue sapphire is the stone of rulers, for which it is called royal. At the same time, it should be the way nature created it, without the intervention of a jeweler. Such specimens were chosen for rings by the first Christian pontiffs.

Description

This mineral is jewelry corundum, crystalline alumina. On the Mohs hardness scale, only diamond is higher than it. Other characteristics of the stone:

glass shine;
high strength;
dichroism, that is, beam splitting, creating a play of light;
porous structure, as a result of which completely pure stones are rare.

In addition to the classic blue, there are other shades called fantasy. The colors of sapphire are determined by impurities.

High temperatures discolor the crystal, but x-rays do the opposite. At the beginning of the twentieth century, artificial stones were synthesized.

Where is it mined?

The most valuable ones, cornflower blue, come from Indian Kashmir, but there are less than five percent of them. Expensive “Ceylon” blue and rare pink specimens come from Sri Lanka.

A quarter of the world's production comes from Australia. However, these are not the most valuable types of sapphires. The same low quality, with a greenish tint, is found in Southeast Asia.

Technical stones are mined in the Urals and the Kola Peninsula.

Therapeutic effect

Sapphires and the properties of the stone to heal the soul and body were studied in the ancient world. It improves the functioning of the psyche and all organs:

Accelerates relief from hysteria, epilepsy, depression, nightmares.
In case of vision problems, the eyes are washed with “sapphire” water.
Cures arrhythmia.
Eliminates back pain.
Heals wounds, growths, ulcers.
Fights bronchial asthma.
Dissolves and removes stones from the body, relieves renal colic.
Immunostimulant.
Useful for female infertility.

A sapphire of a certain color cures “its” ailments:

blue – heart, skin, inflammation, headache;
yellow – stress, depression, immunity. It regulates the functioning of the body as a whole, but it has strong energy, which means it provokes anxiety or restlessness when worn constantly;
pink – calms excess emotions, “unblocks” indecisive people;
green – vision, sleep;
white - restoration of mental balance;
black – restores self-confidence.

Stones and water infused with them, which are used to moisten areas of the body and wounds, are healing. It is recommended to pour the mineral at sunrise.

Medicinal properties

Sapphire is one of the most powerful healing stones. It is credited with such medicinal properties as lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes, and eliminating neuroses. The mineral works well in the fight against insomnia and anxiety. Also, the stone is used in the treatment of severe wounds. In this case, not only the stone itself is used, but also the water that was infused on this stone. There is an opinion that sapphire even treats diseases such as infertility.

Magic properties

It is not for nothing that precious stones are considered magical - they connect the subtle plane with the physical world. They make the owner healthier and reveal better qualities. Therefore, they are useful for children so that they become good people.

Its magical specialization depends on the color of the sapphire:

white – suitable for those seeking connections with the subtle world. It will help you achieve your goal by activating the owner’s potential. Good for a gift to your significant other;
blue – acts as a sedative, helping to think clearly. Among those who are suitable and even need such a stone are timid, shy people. He will add decisiveness and directness to them. Useful for anyone whose goal is to develop superpowers or activate the “third eye”;
yellow is a talisman of the family hearth, an amulet against external negativity, anxiety, and inexplicable fears. For practitioners of magic, it will enhance their abilities and connection with the subtle world. Suitable for creative people as a generator of inspiration;
star-shaped - sharpens intuition;
green – cures selfishness, forcing you to pay attention to others. The significance of the stone for a house where there is quarrel is palpable, as it extinguishes the problem. Indispensable for remembering dreams;
pink is a magnet that attracts in real life what the owner is thinking about. Therefore, at the mental level, caution is needed so that troubles do not materialize in one’s life;
blue - especially with a star, a powerful talisman that attracts good luck, love, an ally on the path of knowledge;
black is a strong amulet against dark forces and enemies.

The magical properties of sapphire are enhanced by the setting. Gold gives courage and helps you become a winner. This is a symbol of undying love - a sapphire wedding is celebrated after 45 years of marriage.

Silver complements the healing effects of the stone. The stone makes women more attractive and men more decisive. Gives the owner joy, stimulates creativity, strengthens memory, and allows you to realize the craziest ideas.

Video: Unique properties and jewelry made of sapphire

Only natural, untreated sapphire exhibits magical properties and healing effects.

The use of magic is possible only with good intentions. Otherwise, the decoration will remain just a decoration. Often the negativity sent by the owner is returned.

For women

The variety of jewelry using sapphire for women is much wider than for men. Due to the wide variety of combinations of sapphire with other stones and metals, every woman will be able to choose jewelry to her taste. Thus, earrings with sapphire will ideally complement a lady’s evening look and will suit those with blue or gray eyes. In women's jewelry, sapphire stone is often combined with other precious stones, diamonds, silver and platinum.

It is also worth noting the precious brooches containing sapphire. One such insignificant, at first glance, decoration can not only complement the image, but also make it unique, leaving no one indifferent. Women's jewelry using sapphire is presented today in the following assortment:

Rings (from 1000 rubles);

Ring with Sapphire
Earrings (from 550 rubles);

Earrings
Pendants (from 900 rubles); Pendant
Bracelets (from 9,000 rubles);

Bracelet with Sapphire
Brooches (from 1500 rubles);

Brooch
Crosses (from 4500 rubles);
Necklace (from 8,000 rubles).

Necklace

Popular types of cuts

Modern methods of processing precious stones make it possible to give almost any shape to the stone. Most often, when processing sapphires, jewelers use an oval-shaped cut. It is with this form that the stone most fully reveals all its properties and qualities: color, gradient, depth, purity. Also, cuts are used in such shapes as cabochon, heart, pear, etc. Each jeweler himself decides on the shape of the stone cut. That is why each handmade piece of jewelry is unique and valuable in its own way.

Stone setting

Since sapphire is considered an expensive precious stone, its setting in jewelry is usually made of expensive metals. For example, in necklaces in which sapphire stones occupy a central position, the frame is made of silver or platinum. But earrings with sapphires can be found with a gold frame.

Compatibility with other gemstones

The combination of precious stones in jewelry is one of the undoubted conditions for a good piece of jewelry. Correct use of two or more stones can not only delight its owner with beauty, but also bring him benefits. Since, basically, sapphire does not cause problems when combined with other stones, since the blue color of the stone harmonizes with almost any color. It is not recommended to use a combination of sapphire with stones of black, orange and yellow colors.

Sapphire is ideally combined with the following stones:

Aquamarine;
Aventurine;
Amethyst;
Diamond;
Hyacinth;
Ruby;
Opal;
Moon rock;
Jasper et al.

It is better to avoid combining sapphire with the following stones:

Malachite;
Sardonyx;
Beryl;
Nephritis;
Variegated agate;
Carnelian

How and with what is better to wear sapphire jewelry

Women often wonder what clothes to wear with sapphire jewelry. If the jewelry is small in size (for example, a thin ring with a stone, stud earrings, a small pendant on a chain, etc.), then it will suit almost any wardrobe style. Such decorations will not draw attention to themselves, but will only elegantly emphasize the image of the hostess.

If the stone on the jewelry is massive in size, then such jewelry should be used in combination with clothing for special occasions. It is also worth noting that you should not combine sapphire with clothes of similar blue colors, as in this case the jewelry will simply be lost from sight.

Caring for sapphire jewelry

Sapphire is an unpretentious stone, but after some time of use it can still be exposed to the environment and become dirty. To clean sapphire jewelry, you only need warm water and a small amount of detergent. Detergent is applied to the stone and all dirt is removed under warm water with a towel or an old toothbrush. After which the decoration is washed under warm water, wiped and dried.

Important! The detergent should not contain additives in the form of moisturizing creams or abrasives. Such components can leave an unpleasant residue on the stone.

How to distinguish a real sapphire from a fake

Sapphire is an expensive, precious stone. And for this reason, there is a risk of falling for an artificial fake stone. There are several techniques that will help you distinguish a fake on your own:

Visual inspection. Use a magnifying glass and look closely at the stone. The structure of a real sapphire will always have minor defects or inclusions in the form of special fibers.
Pay attention to transparency. Of course, the purer the stone, the more valuable it is. But remember that 100% pure transparent stones do not exist in nature.
Mass of stone. The weight of precious stones is calculated in carats. So, for example, the weight of a large stone should be more than one carat, medium - from 0.99 to 0.3, and small - up to 0.01.
Bright shine. In the scientific literature, this property is called “dichroism”, and means the ability of a stone to give off a bright shine when exposed to sunlight. Artificial stones do not have this property.
Touch the stone. Tactile sensations when touching natural stone should evoke a feeling of cold. Counterfeits do not have this property.

Colors and types

The answer to the question of what color sapphires are is simple - from white to black, except red. Red corundum is called ruby.

Blue

A classic but rare and valuable look. Varieties of this sapphire range from bluish to deep blue. A crystal is considered blue if it contains no more than 15% of other shades. If the indicator is higher, these are “fantasy” specimens.

The gold standard characteristic is the color of clear sky or cornflower. Specimens that are too dark lose significant value.

Star-shaped specimens are recognized as powerful talismans.

Green

Micro-level research shows that the appearance of green is created by the combination of yellow and blue crystals.

Star-shaped

A mysterious representative of the sapphire clan. Any colour. The name comes from an optical effect - when light hits the surface, a multi-rayed star appears. This phenomenon, asterism, is caused by inclusions of rutile. If its concentration is insufficient, the star will be blurry. To ensure the full effect, the stone is polished with a cabochon.

The best samples in the world are mined in Thailand.

Yellow

Rarely found, slightly cheaper than blue. It comes in orange to yellowish shades. Weakly colored specimens are classified as transparent. Uniform tones are rare.

In the East, a lotus-colored sapphire stone is revered - pink or yellow-orange, called padparadscha.

Yellow minerals with defects are a source of negative energy.

White (leucosapphire)

The color of the stone shows that there are no impurities. This quality plus high transparency makes it comparable to a diamond. Jewelers take advantage of this by combining diamonds and white sapphires in jewelry. Externally, the products are indistinguishable, but sapphire reduces the cost of the product several times.

To obtain a white specimen, light stones of other colors are heated.

Black

Stones of varying degrees of transparency, with shine and iridescence on the edges. The most powerful amulet made of corundum, especially in the appropriate frame.

A sapphire of this color is suitable for serious men. The ring will improve your well-being, organize your thoughts, and protect you from spontaneous actions.

Black stone is a wealth magnet, effective in silence and prudence.

Blue

One of the most expensive and prized shades. Almost all blue specimens were obtained in India.

Among those for whom such sapphires are suitable are rulers, philosophers, and aesthetes. Dangerous for people mediocre in every sense, since the gem will aggravate this trait.

Violet

Known as "oriental amethyst".

Pink

Rare view. Almost all stones come from Sri Lanka or Madagascar. The delicate color allows the gem to show its beauty in the sun. The cost of a sapphire is several times less than that of a pink diamond, so both are equally popular.

Alexandrite

The color of the stone changes depending on the lighting.

Declassed

Substandard, that is, specimens unsuitable for use in any field - with numerous foreign inclusions, too dark or opaque.

For such a sapphire the prices are appropriate.

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Mineral care

No matter how durable the gem is, jewelry with it needs careful care.

Products in gold or platinum frames (but not silver) are cleaned with a soft cloth or brush with a weak detergent solution and rinsed with water. Or immerse in a soap solution and expose to the sun for 2-3 hours.

Before cleaning, consider how the mineral and the setting are held together. If it is glue, then it is better not to experiment and take it to a jewelry workshop.

You cannot overheat a gemstone, because if it has already been “improved”, it will not tolerate another procedure. Ultraviolet radiation and household chemicals have a detrimental effect on sapphires.

A beautiful expensive pebble deserves a personal place in a box or a separate box with a soft backing, without “neighbors”.

Jewelry for men

Due to its discreet color, jewelry using sapphire can be used not only by women, but also by men. For example, in order to emphasize a business style, a man is recommended to wear a ring with a sapphire, the frame of which is strict in shape and is made in black or dark blue. Also, such a ring will endow the owner’s image with masculinity and wisdom. Today on the jewelry market you can find the following men's jewelry with sapphire:

Rings and signet rings (cost from 12 thousand rubles),

Ring with Sapphire
Bracelets (from 7,000 to 20,000 rubles).

Bracelet

Sapphire and Zodiac

According to the horoscope, sapphire has a positive effect on almost all signs.

It suits Sagittarius more than others - it will make ladies charming, wise, men - decisive, determined to win.
Aries will reduce the ardor that creates problems.
According to their zodiac sign, it suits ambitious Scorpios - it will bring them peace, shielding them from negativity and instilling self-confidence.
Virgos should wear it if they want to become more sociable.
It is worth choosing for those whose sign is Aquarius. The stone will endow them with efficiency and attract them to spirituality. It will help young people to become more eloquent and skillful in negotiations.
Taurus will be helped if he is ready to take responsibility. The Gemini zodiac sign will make useful acquaintances that will develop into strong friendships.
Helper for health-conscious Cancers. According to this zodiac sign, sapphire is useful in the healing process. Cancers will not become more generous and grateful with him.
For Leos, it will create internal harmony, eliminate doubts, anxiety, and help achieve success in any endeavor.
For Pisces and Libra, this is just decoration.
But what zodiac sign doesn’t need it is Capricorn. The gem will strengthen the stubbornness inherent in it and take away strength.

They don't wear it all the time. The stone must be undamaged.

The best magical properties for all zodiac inhabitants are manifested when the owner has reached 36 years of age. By this age, Jupiter, the patron saint of the stone, completes its third revolution.

How to recognize synthetics

Only a specialist knows everything about sapphires. For a person far from this sphere, the task is difficult.

Instead of a precious stone, they offer samples of three types:

from glass;
synthesized;
natural cheap stone.

The properties of the sapphire stone make it possible to establish the origin:

Only the same sapphire or diamond can scratch a natural crystal. There will be no traces left of other tools.
The description of natural stone indicates a heterogeneous structure, visible in bright light. If it is “ironed”, without inclusions, it is synthetic.
Glass rhinestones passed off as sapphires are recognized by their low strength and internal gas bubbles.
Under an ultraviolet lamp, the artificial sample will turn green.
In your hands, natural stones, unlike glass, do not heat up immediately. This method does not work in the case of natural but cheap minerals.
Thus, you can distinguish sapphire from tourmaline only with the help of a special composition that jewelers have.

It is not worth saving on testing, because the price of a real sapphire stone is high, and synthesis methods are being improved. Saving when purchasing is also inappropriate. It is better to purchase jewelry in a store with certificates.

The crystal structure requires verification. Sometimes the top is real and the bottom is glass. Visually the seam is invisible, but visible under a magnifying glass.

Physical properties of sapphire

According to its molecular formula, sapphire is alpha aluminum oxide, better known as corundum. The mineral is not often found in nature, since it is formed in igneous layers devoid of silica rock. Unlike another corundum stone - ruby - it contains in its matrix a compound of titanium and iron, which gives a blue tint.

The immediate physical properties of sapphire are as follows:

Hardness on the Mohs scale – 9;
Density – up to 4 grams per square centimeter;
Basal cleavage – absent;
Solubility in an acidic environment is extremely low;
Refractive index – 1.774.

Sapphire is a very durable stone, close to diamond. Despite the lack of basal cleavage, it is able to withstand strong impacts or high pressure, the color never fades in the sun, but can be irreversibly changed due to severe temperature changes.

Almost 99% of jewelry sapphires that go on sale are refined stones. There are only two processes for bringing them into marketable condition, both require special conditions:

Thermal - heating up to +1200 degrees Celsius allows you to get the shade as uniform as possible. This method helps to get rid of small cracks that inevitably arise during natural crystallization.
Diffuse is a more complex technique that requires a chamber with a temperature above +1800 Celsius. Reagents containing chromium, titanium or beryllium are applied to the cut stone, depending on the desired result.

Interesting fact: The most expensive sapphire in the world, the Millennium, is valued at $180 million. This is not just a prepared stone weighing 61 thousand carats, but a canvas on which virtuoso designer Alessio Boschi carved 134 portraits of world famous personalities.

Price

It is one of the four most expensive gems. To understand how much a sapphire costs, you need to consider the following factors:

color;
size;
purity;
transparency;
cutting;
weight;
natural or refined specimen;
origin (place of extraction).

To increase the value of sapphires, they are refined. Purity and transparency are increased by filling voids with wax, oil or glass. Heat until the inclusions dissolve and the desired color saturation.

The most expensive are cornflower blue from Kashmir or Ceylon and Tanzanian songea (this is the name of the place where it is mined). It has increased purity, a rich green-red palette, often with a star. Examples of value (price per carat):

cornflower blue – $300–1000, without heat treatment – from $1000;
padparadscha – $130, if the weight is more than five carats, the specimen is considered a collectible, the price of 1 carat starts from $30 thousand;
yellow – $100–120;
green – from $75.

Low quality materials are priced not per carat, but per piece – $10–20. Gray sapphire only matters if there is an asterism effect.

It's nice to have at least one piece of jewelry or stone, purchased, gifted or mined personally. A collection of sapphires of different colors will become a source of pride, a family heirloom, and will bring harmony to your home.