Sapphire Jewelry History

Sapphire jewelry is worn by many people as in ancient times it was believed that the gem of sapphire protects from evil and negative spirits and thoughts; they also use to wear it during traveling believing it will defend against illness of any kind. Sapphire jewelry, especially rings has now become the most famous gem to be given as a wedding ring after Prince Charles gave Princess Diana a sapphire wedding ring. The gem of sapphire is now being considered to be given as a wedding ring due to its variety of colors and other positive beliefs like faithfulness and sincerity this gem is considered to symbolize.



Sapphire jewelry is a great option that can be worn on different occasions and events due to the various colors sapphire is found in. The most valuable and expensive sapphires are the color of royal blue whose deposits can be found at Yogo Gulch. Other different colors of sapphires can be found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia, Cambodia, Ceylon, Brazil, India, Africa, United States, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China and Madagascar. Some deposits of sapphire have also been found in Burma and Kashmir.



If you are thinking about purchasing a bracelet, necklace, earrings, pendants or rings than sapphire is the way to go. The reasons for that are multiple comprising the beautiful cuts, fancy colors and the unique star sapphires. A star sapphire is the rarest kind, containing an unusual tiny needle like insertions which is cut in a cabochon shape to display a dancing six-rayed white star that stretch across the sapphire's surface. These are considered to be the most beautiful kind of sapphire yet to be found rarely in various countries. Star sapphires make up gorgeous sapphire jewelry on account of their color combination. Sapphires can also be made in laboratory which can be harder to identify than the natural gemstones.

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