Sapphire is corundum (aluminum oxide), that is, a stone of both natural and artificial origin. In the Middle Ages in Russia, he, along with the ruby, was called yahont. However, the variety of corundum had another name - baus. Today, sapphire rings are an exquisite piece of jewelry that, depending on the design, will be appropriate for everyday wear or in a festive setting.
A bit of history
In Sanskrit, a transparent blue stone was called "beloved by Saturn." This planet, according to astrologers, allows a person to have their own opinion about everything, making them very independent. In Europe, the blue stone was associated with the presence in a person of such qualities as honesty, virtue and modesty. In the East, it was the talisman of wise people, it was called the "stone of the teacher." And today he personifies success and victory. Sapphire is also believed to improve he alth.
Astrologers recommend wearing this stone to all zodiac signs with the exception of Capricorns. The gem is verysuitable for lovers who dream of a long-term relationship. Therefore, it has become so popular to wear a sapphire ring. The photo below shows Princess Diana's engagement ring. By the way, she personified a mineral with the highest spiritual values. Her engagement ring has now passed to the Duchess of Cambridge.
For a leader, this is also a magnificent talisman that will reward a person with will, self-control, the ability to think, and authority. After 45 years of marriage, people celebrate a sapphire wedding, emphasizing the virtue and wisdom of husband and wife with this blue stone.
Where are sapphires born?
Great corundums can be found both in the bowels of the earth and in laboratories. And the question arises, which color is more beautiful - blue or light blue? This is apparently a matter of taste, but you need to know that dark Australian, Thai, Madagascar sapphires are less valued than stones found in Sri Lanka. No tourist visiting Ceylon leaves without this mineral. These ancient deposits are as rich in wonderful blue stones as ever.
And at home you can already order the manufacture of a ring with a sapphire to your own taste. In Russia, they are mined on the Kola Peninsula, where they have a cornflower blue color, and in the Urals, where they are bluish-gray.
What is valued in a blue sapphire? Indigo-colored minerals with a violet hue are the best stones of Ceylon. Gems called "blue cornflower" are highly valued. They are mined in Kashmir, in northern India, where a hundredyears ago, after a mountain collapse, a rich deposit was discovered with uniquely beautiful stones. In addition, beautiful Burmese sapphires look amazing, dark blue, with a velvety sheen.
Jewellers advise giving preference to stones of a smaller size, but of a purer color. In terms of hardness, blue corundums are second only to diamonds. Artificial minerals have learned to grow in such a way that in all respects they completely coincide with natural ones. Thus, it is not a fake. Any rings with sapphire will delight the eye and ennoble the hand of both a girl and a woman or a man. Stones obtained in laboratories are distinguished by purity and uniformity. An amateur cannot distinguish grown stones from their natural counterparts.
Types of rings
Looking at the window of a jewelry store, it is easy to get lost in the variety of rings. First of all, they are for children, women and men. Also, stones can be made using different jewelry techniques: filigree, blackening, embossing. They also differ in styles - avant-garde, classic, vintage, ethnic, oriental. In addition, rings are:
- Simple - without inserts. These are signet rings and monograms. Sometimes they also include engagement rings.
- Complex - with inserts of stones and decorative design of the rim on which the stone is held. The mineral itself can have a different shape - round, oval, heart, rectangular, square, polygonal. It depends on the style of the ring.
Men's rings
Everyone is used to the fact that a man can have two types of rings - a wedding ring and a signet. But not soit was in previous eras when the hand of a representative of the stronger sex sparkled with multi-colored sprays of the fires of precious stones. Men's ring with sapphire (the photo will show the complexity of this brutal jewelry called "Air Force") can be a worthy addition to the masculine look of a modern man.
Rings for men with precious stones are now gaining new popularity. Moreover, sapphire rings will convey to its owner such qualities as the ability to lead. The mineral helps to concentrate energy, which increases the internal capabilities of a person.
Silver rings with sapphire insert
Silver never goes out of style. For everyday wear, it is difficult to imagine a more modest and at the same time elegant option. Its cost is not too high, besides, it has medicinal properties. A silver ring with sapphire will help with skin diseases in the first place, as well as relieve rheumatic pains and improve the condition of the spine. Of course, it cannot be considered a complete panacea, but the effect is sure to be.
The aesthetic impression of a silver sapphire ring cannot be denied. The silvery polished metal is equally beautiful with a rich blue stone, and with a pale blue one. And the form of corundum can be both classical and fantasy. Often such sapphire rings are complemented by topaz or diamond inserts. This option is an incredible luxury andharmony.
Gold and sapphire
Masters of jewelry art are very fond of working with a blue stone, framing it with gold. If you think about it and look into the depths of centuries, you can remember King Solomon, and Marie Antoinette, and Queen Victoria, who loved such jewelry. This means that the gold sapphire ring can be classified as classic jewelry.
Strict dark blue corundum encased in yellow gold becomes softer. And if it is combined with white metal, it becomes strict and cold, ideally suited to an evening dress. A gold ring with a sapphire is the best gift that can be presented to the second half on the anniversary - forty-five years of marriage. The colors of the yellow sun and blue sky will remind you of the warm and sublime feelings that people have carried over the long years of their family journey. Reliable and good relations between sapphire and gold will be maintained for many more years. In addition, if you regularly wear such a ring on your left hand, then the work of the heart may improve.
Diamonds and sapphires
Fabulous cut diamonds, splashing their sharp rays, will set off shimmering mystery sapphires. This is an amazing decoration. A sapphire and diamond ring will evoke the treasures of the Indian Maharajas. Such a ring will draw admiring attention to a graceful handle with an impeccable manicure, when a woman actively gesticulates while talking. But even when she modestly folded her hands on her knees, it is impossible to look away from the dazzling beauty. The one who is firstdiscovered such a combination of stones, made a huge gift to the beautiful half of humanity.
Moreover, stones can be combined in three ways:
- they can be the same size;
- large cut diamond surrounded by small sapphires;
- large blue corundum framed by small diamonds.
And if in the middle of a sapphire rays of three silvery lines sparkle in the center, then they are symbols of faith, hope and love. It is impossible to forget such a ring with sapphire and diamonds when you see it in a shop window. It attracts like a magnet and asks to try it on. And once you put the product on your finger, you won't want to part with it, because the skillful work of experienced jewelers makes you feel like a queen. Sapphires and diamonds are the perfect combination that allows you to judge the excellent taste of their owner.
White Sapphire
Of course, this corundum is associated only with a blue tint. But in nature there are also colorless or white stones. They are called leucosapphires. They rarely, but appear in the deposits of Kashmir, Burma, Sri Lanka, as well as in Africa, Thailand, Australia. The larger the stone, the less often it can be found, and the smaller ones are frequent guests in jewelry stores. They are replaced by diamonds. They are usually completely transparent. A white sapphire ring is used as an engagement ring in the West.
Magicians say that the white stone is a strong amulet against evil forces, and also brings good luck and reveals the creative potential of a personand his artistic talent, taste. So, if possible, hurry up to find out all the properties of sapphire - an amazing creation of nature and human hands.
