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Posted Feb.01, 2009 under Price of Gold Coins

Blue Sapphire is one of the most commonly used gemstones in the world today. The beauty of a blue sapphire is such that it creates a mystery about herself. The word comes Sapphire the Latin word "saphirus" which means blue. Its history dates back to 800 BC

The rulers of Persia, thought that land was part a big blue sapphire and blue of the sky was the result of that. Even in the churches of blue sapphire is considered sacred and is responsible for the blue of the sky. In many civilizations blue sapphire is considered the representation of the heavens. Sapphire is a hot favorite among the royals as well. He stood like a stone of protection to keep enemies away.

Prince Charles proposed to Lady Diana a sapphire engagement ring, which was the same ring given by her father, Philips Prince to his mother, Queen Elizabeth. The Buddhists used it as a stone, to check the fidelity of women. It was believed that the color of the stone may change if she was unfaithful. Sapphire is considered holy and divine.

We then move the disease and brings peace and prosperity to its owner. It is the stone of September. It is considered a good gift to be delivered on 20 th wedding anniversary 45.

Best sapphire stones are found in Kashmir (India), Burma and Sri Lanka. A Burmese or Kashmir Stone more valuable than a sapphire from Sri Lanka. Sapphires of Kashmir is highly valued, but are rare due to rugged terrain, making it difficult to mine these stones. However, there are a lot of mines in Sri Lanka. Other resources of good quality in Burma and Tanzania. Another resource of high quality is strong Yogo Gulch in Montana. This was in relation with the high quality sapphire resources however, the major supply comes from Australia sapphire. Large reservoirs have also been found on the island of Madagascar.

The properties of sapphire make it a hot favorite among traders and customers. It is durable and tough. The rates of 9 on the Mohs scale, with 10 being the highest, by what is one of the hardest stones. It belongs to the corundum family. Traces of iron in corundum are responsible for the blue color of sapphires. Sapphire can also be treated in gemological laboratories. However, the value of a natural sapphire is higher than sapphire treated. Blue Sapphire is a blessing for jewelers, as always in vogue and is valuable.

Therefore sapphire fascinated with her beauty and loved by those who like to adhere to the elegant and avant garde style. It really defines its position in the family of the "big three" in gemstones, with rubies and emeralds.

Angara Sapphire,
Sapphire Jewelry

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