Sapphires
Throughout the history of ancient civilizations, the gemstone sapphire has been considered symbolic
of celestial hope and believed to promote devotion, tranquility and spiritual enlightenment. In
Western culture, the sapphire is the September birthstone and the 45th wedding anniversary is the Sapphire
anniversary.
Sapphire is the mineral corundum, as is ruby, and is 9.0 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Only diamond is
higher on this scale, making sapphire an excellent choice in a gem that will stand up to generations of wear.
Sapphire is the non-red variety of corundum. 
The sapphire is the second hardest natural mineral. Blue is
by far the most popular color for sapphires, but they can be almost any color, including yellow, green, white,
colorless, pink, orange, brown, and purple. Every color of the spectrum is available in sapphire except red.
The Padparadscha is the name for a rare orange-pink variety of sapphire and has a higher value than blue
sapphires. As with all colored stones, the simplest method of cleaning is to use warm soapy water and a
toothbrush.
Fancy colored sapphires stand on their own or can be used to simulate the look of a fancy color diamond and
offer a more affordable option for many. Designs options are limitless when choosing to utilize this durable
gemstone of lasting beauty and, like ruby, this gem material is truly worth the investment.
PrincessJewelry.com has a wide selection of sapphire rings,
sapphire earrings,
sapphire pendants, and
sapphire bracelets.
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