About Sapphire:
Fascinatingly beautiful and exotic, sapphire has been held in high esteem since the ancient times. Sapphire is a gemstone variety of a class of minerals called corundum and the rich color and breathtaking brilliance of this gemstone make it a popular choice among jewelry designers all over the world.
It has a structure similar to that of ruby, the only difference being the color, which comes in every color of the rainbow - right from deep blues to beautiful pretty pinks and several other hues such as purple, green, pink, yellow and black. Non-blue sapphire stones are popularly referred to as fancy sapphire stones.
For several centuries, the sapphire, which is a symbol of wisdom and good fortune, has been associated with royalty. In addition to being the birthstone for those born in the month of September and the gem for the 5th and 45th anniversaries, sapphire is also considered to attract heavenly blessings, influence spirits and help make peace with enemies. This gemstone is said to restore balance within the body and prevent unnecessary thoughts. With a Mohs rating of 9, this stone is the second hardest substance on the earth. Sapphire’s incredible hardness, rich color, durability, and luster have made it one of the most coveted stones in the world.