Sapphire: September’s Gemstone

Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gemstone for 5th and 45th anniversaries. They are found in Sri Lanka, Australia, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Sapphire, a variety of corundum, comes in all colors except red, with the most popular being deep blue. Rare orange, pink and lavender varieties, along with rich velvety blue are the most expensive. Like ruby, its twin except for color, the sapphire is second only to the diamond hardness.
Some ancient writers claimed the Ten Commandments were written on sapphire. Ancient marriage partners had great faith in the stone, believing it would not shine if worn by wicked or impure. They were reported to be an excellent all-purpose medicine; and antidote against poison and having the power to stop bleeding and cure disorders of the eye. Sapphires were considered to be so powerful they continued to protect the original owner even after being sold.

September Gemstone poem - the Sapphire

September Birthstone poem - the Sapphire
"A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
To bring her joy and peace of mind."

Sapphire

Represents one’s connection with divine mind. Opens the mind to beauty and intuition.
Physical: Stimulates the regeneration of the pituitary gland and the ductless glandular system.
Emotional: Improves communication with spirit guides, promotes clarity and inspiration. Alleviates depression by helping the body correctly regulate the chemicals that affect moods.

Sapphire Gemstone | As Gem of the Sky

Sapphire is the most valued stones just like rubies, emeralds and diamonds. It is the single crystal form of aluminum oxide has known as corundum. It can be found as natural gemstones including wafers for the deposition of semi-conductor. It includes any gemstone quality varieties of the mineral corundum except the full saturated red variety. The trace elements can give sapphires their blue, yellow, pink, purple, orange and natural orange.


History
In early times, people believe that blue sapphire is an enormous on which earth was embedded. However the gemstone, comes in other colour, from blue to purple. But do you know that sapphire, are gems of the sky and found in the hard ground of the blue planet. Sapphire are found in different countries like Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Thailand and Brazil. Some of these
glitter on sunlight while other do the artificial light.

Astrology
Sapphire are associated with Saturn and is the birthstone associated with September. The 45th anniversary is known as the sapphire anniversary.

Beliefs
Blue is the main colour of sapphire. It is associate with the feeling of sympathy, harmony, friendship and leadership. The sapphire symbolized loyalty but at the same time it give impression to people loving and belonging.

Celebrity Gemstone

Joan Crawford loved sapphires so much the press called them "Joan Blue." One of her favorite pieces was a bracelet set with three star sapphires of 73.15 carats, 63.61 carats, and 57.65 carats. She also received a 70-carat star sapphire engagement ring from her second husband. She also owned a 72-carat emerald cut sapphire which she often wore on the same finger! In the forties, Crawford added a 75-carat amethyst ring and a huge 100-carat citrine ring, both emerald-cut with a simple mounting.


Sapphire have formed important constituent of jewelry in the recent years. The cost of sapphire jewelry depends on the place from which the sapphire stones are mined. Sapphires found in Kashmir, India are believed to be of the highest value.

Hence, one must look at the size, color and transparency of the Sapphire stones before purchasing the jewelry. Only then can they achieve good value for their money.

Ruby Gemstone | As Valuable Gemstone in the World

Ruby is considered as the valuable gemstone in the world because of the genuineness and it s natural origin.

History
Ruby is a red gemstone that varies from light pink to blood red, a variety of aluminum oxide.It is considered as one precious stones, together with emerald, diamonds, and sapphire. This are members of the corundum family of mineral. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone. Ruby are mined in Africa, Burma, Australia, Greenland and North Carolina.

New age beliefs
Ruby's colour is red which means color of love and called as king of the gemstones. The most important thing about this precious stone is its colour. Like other gemstone, Ruby means passion and the perfect way to express powerful feeling and the source of beneficial powers. It gives the immortality and strength of the heart.

Birthstone information Ruby is the gemstone associated with July and of the zodiac sign Leo and Cancer. It is associated
with the sun in Vedic Astrology. The universal feeling of love and passion , so no wonder that
ruby jewelry has always been in demand.
Scientific Information
General
Category Mineral variety
Chemical formula aluminium oxide with chromium, Al2O3::Cr

VARIETY INFORMATION:
* VARIETY OF: Corundum , Al2O3 .
* USES: Gemstone.
* BIRTHSTONE FOR: July
* COLOR: various shades of red.
* INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.76 - 1.78
* BIREFRINGENCE: 0.009
* HARDNESS: 9
* CLEAVAGE: none, although there is a rhombic parting
* CRYSTAL SYSTEM: trigonal
* PLEOCHROIC: strongly

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The curse of the Hope Diamond

The unusual Blue diamond that became the Hope, appeared in Europe in 1669 and is believed to be from Golconda. It is sapphire-blue gemstone and one of the largest blue diamonds known. The 45.52 carat steel blue Hope Diamond was found in India back in remote times as a rough crystal weighing 112 carats.

The stone was brought to France by the jewel trader Jean-Baptiste Tavernier and purchased by Louis XIV in 1668 as part of the French crown jewels. This stone, later called the French Blue, was recut into a 67-carat heart in 1673 and disappeared after the crown-jewel robbery of 1792 , possibly reappearing in Spain 7 years later. According to the legend, a curse befell the large, blue diamond when it was stolen from an idol in India - a curse that foretold bad luck and death not only for the owner of the diamond but for all who touched it. Whether or not you believe in the curse, the Hope diamond has intrigued people for centuries. Its perfect quality, its large size, and its rare color make it strikingly unique and beautiful.


Later on, a dark blue diamond appeared in London in 1812 and is reputed to weigh "above 44cts". It aquired its name from Henry Philip Pope a banker, It was displayed in 1851 and 1855 but was sold in 1901. It was sold again in 1909 and again in 1910, by Cartier who had repoished it and set it.The new owner, a Mrs McLean immediately had the stone blessed. At her death in 1947 it was valued at $176,920 Harry Winston purchased the stone in 1949 and he presented it to the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. in 1958