Blue Sapphire
'Blue Sapphire' The Gemstone of Virtue
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THE FACTS OF BLUE SAPPHIRE
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
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MOHS HARDNESS
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MINERAL
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BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE
- Blue Sapphire represent September birthdays -
The ancient Persians believed that Earth was balanced on a giant sapphire that was reflected in the color of the heavens. Buddhists believed that sapphires had a calming effect on people, which facilitated their devotion to prayer and meditation.
QUALITY FACTORS
Color
The most valued blue sapphires are velvety blue to violetish blue. Apart from natural blue sapphires, there are various ranges of colors starting from red, pink, yellow, white, purple, orange, and brown.sapphires might also be grayish, too light, or too dark.
Clarity
Blue sapphires typically have some inclusions, but they generally have better clarity than rubies. Blue sapphires with extremely high clarity are rare, and very valuable.
Cut
The most popular cuts for a sapphire are oval, round and cushion.
