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It is a well known fact sapphire is the accepted birth stone for the month of September as well as the anniversary stone for the 5th and 45th years of marriage. What most people don't know is the sapphire's own mythology. It has been regarded through the centuries as a stone that could protect its wearer from harm, detect purity and faith and even attract divine favor. It was said the sapphire would not shine if it were worn by the wicked and evil. Ancient priests honored the sapphire above all gems because they believed it enabled them to foretell the future. It was even believed to have been an antidote against poison.
Sapphire is a variety of corundum and comes in all colors except red (red corundum is known as ruby.) Heat treatment is part of the fashioning process used on nearly all blue, yellow and golden sapphires to permanently produce or intensify their color.
As is the case with all gemstones, take care to protect your sapphires from scratches and sharp blows.
Robin, Atkins Jewelry
Sapphire is a variety of corundum and comes in all colors except red (red corundum is known as ruby.) Heat treatment is part of the fashioning process used on nearly all blue, yellow and golden sapphires to permanently produce or intensify their color.
As is the case with all gemstones, take care to protect your sapphires from scratches and sharp blows.
Robin, Atkins Jewelry
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