THE HISTORY OF BLUE SAPPHIRE
Traditionally,
sapphire symbolizes nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness.
It has decorated the robes of royalty and clergy members for centuries. Its extraordinary color is the standard against which other blue gems—from topaz to tanzanite—are measured.
For centuries, sapphire has been associated with royalty and romance. The association was reinforced in 1981, when Britain’s Prince Charles gave a blue sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana Spencer. Until her death in 1997, Princess Di, as she was known, charmed and captivated the world. Her sapphire ring helped link modern events with history and fairy tales.
BLUE SAPPHIRE ORIGIN AND SOURCES
The most notable producer of fine
blue sapphires is Sri Lanka or “Ceylon” as referred to within the trade (Ceylon was the former name of the country.
It has only recently changed to “Sri Lanka” since gaining independence from the British).
Other producing countries of blue sapphires such as Thailand, Tanzania, Australia, Montana (USA), and Cambodia do produce sizeable quantities.
Blue Sapphire Color
Sapphire is to be called “blue,” its secondary colors (e.g. green or purple) must not account for more than 15% of its color. Sapphires that have secondary colors in greater quantity would be classified as
greenish blue, purplish blue, violet, etc.
These are known as “unique” or “fancy colored” sapphires.
Many people are drawn to a dark vivid blue color that is often referred to as “royal blue.” This color blue is deep and has undertones of violet or purple. There is also, historically, a strong appreciation for what is termed a “cornflower blue.” This description takes its name from the actual cornflower that is purely blue in its composition. Many feel this is the purest and truest blue you can find, but experts constantly differ as to how to categorize a cornflower blue sapphire.
Blue Sapphire Interesting facts
Sapphire gets its name from
two ancient terms, the Greek word sappheiros, and the Latin word sapphirus, both of which mean “blue.”
Before the discovery of sapphire, it’s believed these terms were used to describe the semi-precious stone, Lapis Lazuli, which also occurs in a rich blue color.
Sapphire Durability
Second only to diamond, sapphire is considered the most durable gemstone available. Earning a score of 9 on Moh’s Scale of Mineral Hardness, sapphire is relatively resistant to scratching and chipping, making it ideal for jewelry.
Sapphire jewelry can safely be worn every day without worry. If you’re looking for a durable alternative to diamond, sapphire is a top contender.
Sapphire Uses
Besides
sapphire jewelry, this beautiful blue gem is used in other, unexpected ways.
Thanks to its durability, sapphire is used to create watch crystals for several Swiss timepieces, as well as Apple watches. It can also be used to create scientific instruments, electronic wafers, and high-durability windows.
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