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A Royal Journey Through History and Legend
For those of you who love a good horoscope match, sapphires, along with zircon and lapis lazuli, are the September birthstones. Lapis lazuli even stands in for the September Zodiac signs Virgo and Libra. So, next time you're hunting for the perfect birthday gift for your Virgo friend, remember that a sapphire might just be the key to their heart! Let´s now dive deep into the world of this precious gemstone, complete with history, healing powers, and some intriguing quirks along the way.
The sapphire, September's birthstone, has been a symbol of sincerity, truth, faithfulness, and nobility for eons. It's not just any gem; it's the gem of the aristocracy. Imagine sapphires adorning the robes of kings and queens, glinting with an air of majesty and importance.
Ancient Greece and Rome weren't about to be left out of the sapphire fan club either. They believed these precious blue gems acted as guardian angels, protecting their owners from harm and, dare we say, the occasional pang of envy.
Medieval clergy members wore them because they symbolised Heaven itself. The Persians, in their wisdom, even thought our Earth rested upon a colossal sapphire, painting our skies with that serene blue hue. Also, Iit was believed that adulterers couldn't wear blue sapphires because these cunning gems would change colour. Imagine that – sapphires moonlighting as relationship detectives!
But the sapphire's talents didn't stop at mere adornment. Medieval Europeans believed these gems held healing powers. They thought sapphires could cure plague boils and eye diseases. And if that wasn't impressive enough, sapphires were also seen as antidotes to poison.
Let's switch gears and step into the glitzy world of famous sapphires. First up, we've got the Rockefeller Sapphire; a 62.02-carat rectangular step cut beauty unearthed in Myanmar, but which story truly begins when it fell into the hands of the famous financier and philanthropist, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. This sapphire underwent a few style changes over the years, going from brooch to ring, and even featuring two cut-cornered triangular diamond side stones.
And how could we forget the sapphire engagement ring that sent the world into a frenzy? You know the one, donned first by Princess Diana and later passed down to Kate Middleton, our beloved Duchess of Cambridge; a 12-carat Oval Blue Sapphire surrounded by 14 round diamonds set in 18 karats white gold. It's the stuff fairy tales are made of.
Sapphires, the sturdy gems of choice, need not be coddled but certainly deserve a gentle touch. Cleaning is simple, with ultrasonic cleaners, steam, or the classic soap and water.
We recommend to store your gem in a velvet-lined jewellery box, their own private haven. And remember, even in the world of gems, personal space is essential; avoid wearing sapphires too closely to prevent any unwanted encounters or scratches.
Sapphires, aren't just born in laboratories (though some are). They hail from all corners of our planet – Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Australia, India, the United States, and Myanmar.