On July 29, 1981, millions wept during the wedding ceremony of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. This event was called the wedding of the century. The newlyweds exchanged rings. A ring with a sapphire sparkled on the finger of the happy crowned newlywed. The decoration was called "Princess Diana's ring". Jewelers gave this precious mineral the name "commoner's sapphire".
Mineral varieties
Sapphire is a blue gemstone from the corundum group. Has high strength. On the mineralogical scale, the hardness is 9. Diamond has a hardness of 10 on the same scale. It turns out that sapphire takes second place after diamond. At a cost, the mineral is among the four most expensive. Until the 90s, sapphires were called exclusively blue gems, until minerals of other shades were discovered on the island of Sri Lanka. Jewelers gave the name to such a stone "fantasy sapphire". Soon, multi-colored stones began to be mined in Madagascar.
Unusual minerals divided into seven primary colors:
1. Blue. Classical. Mined in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
2. Star. Dark blue colorsblack tint. Favorite stone of sailors and scientists.
3. Colorless. The scientific name is leucosapphire. It has a relatively low price. The reason is the dishonesty of jewelers. It is often passed off as a diamond.
4. Yellow. Deposits are found in Burma and Australia. In these countries, it is believed that girls wearing yellow gem jewelry often get married quite early.
5. Green. Rarity among the group. But the price is not high either. Since it refers to the classification of semi-precious stones. Homeland - Russia, India, Africa.
6. Violet. It is mined in the mines of Thailand, Sri Lanka and Burma. Asian jewelers call it "oriental amethyst". Able to change color under different lighting conditions.7. Pink. Mined in Burma. But even there they are quite rare. When a new deposit was discovered in Madagascar, this allowed the market to fill.
Dawn Gemstone
Minerals with an unusual color have attracted close attention. Modern jewelry houses have decided to bet on pink sapphire. These stones are not often found among the total percentage of production. Deposits are located in very rare places. These minerals come from an earth rich in chromium, titanium and vanadium.
Natural stones of a pink hue have their own tonal gradation. The color ranges from pastel pink to a mixture of pink and purple, you can say purple. If the tone of the stone is in the pastel range, then first of all they pay attention to the purity of the stone and its transparency. The richershade, the higher its value. The lighter the gemstone, the more difficult it is to find a cut for it.
Interesting fact: cut pink sapphires less than one carat are not available. Competent high-class cutting allows you to make a precious stone "alive", brilliant and eye-catching.
It's no secret that pink sapphire is specially heat-treated. This allows you to increase the saturation of the color. Also, this procedure helps to improve the purity. Copies that have not undergone heat treatment are practically absent on the market.
Pink sapphire: magical properties
The energy of the stone is very strong. Considerable treatises have been written about magical abilities. They believe that the presence of a stone in any form will drive away friends who can betray from its owner. Pink sapphire guards against liars and imparts wisdom. Rumor has it that it can enhance the character of composure. Sapphire rings have long been popular with judges. Therefore, such decorations are valued by lawyers. The fact that pink sapphire is a leader stone has been repeatedly confirmed. It is worn by individuals who want to control the human crowd. He can become an assistant for those who aspire to overt power.
Interesting facts confirming the magical properties of the stone:
1. Alexander the Great - winner and conqueror of the world, wore a "magic" ring with sapphire.
2. The crown of the great monarch Queen Victoria is decorated around the perimeter with large multifaceted sapphires.
This stone alsocontributes to the preservation of secrets (state or love). For people seeking we alth, sapphire brings monetary well-being. Helps to gain material success or achieve your goals faster. Beloved jewelry can help strengthen fidelity, and also contribute to the development of good and reliable relationships. Priests, poets and philosophers believed in the magical properties of this stone. It was believed that it helps in achieving higher spirituality. They even believed that the talisman with a stone helps to open the "third eye", and also encourages contemplation.
In ancient Rome, only the priests of the temple of Jupiter could wear rings with sapphires. Queen Cleopatra herself demanded to decorate her crown with these bright gems.
Eastern philosophers called the gem the talisman of the sage. It was considered a symbol of modesty, honesty and virtue.
In medieval Europe, they gave a new name to the mineral - "stone of the nuns." There was a legend that sapphire protects against violence and deceit.
Healing properties
We told a lot about pink sapphire, we considered its magical properties. Now the moment has come when we will talk about the healing effect of the mineral on a person.
Medical treatises paid no less attention to this stone:
1. Since ancient times, it has been used in the treatment of the eyes.
2. They were applied to various growths. It was believed that it could cure leprosy.
3. Prescribed for people with insomnia.
4. Recommended for patients with bronchial asthma.5. Given to patients with back pain.
According to Indian Ayurveda,sapphire can help with epilepsy, hysteria and neuralgia.
In some countries, it is believed that this mineral increases the effectiveness of chemicals and drugs taken in the treatment of cancer.
If you wear pink sapphire as a pendant on your body, it helps with arrhythmias, cardiovascular diseases. Also, the stone has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the pulmonary system.
Yellow sapphire crystal can be placed in water, preferably at sunrise. By the end of the day, this water acquires healing properties. It helps with diseases of the bladder and kidneys.
But you should always remember: stones with defects, chips and muddy spots have absolutely the opposite effect.
Pink Sapphire Jewelry
What does pink mean to most people? Romance, good mood. Most often, it is associated with the beautiful female half. For girls, pink is associated with the concept of "glamor".
And if everyday clothes in pink tones make you smile, then a pink sapphire ring - only admiring and envious glances. No wonder all famous jewelry houses, such as Dior, Bvlgary, Cartier, DeGrisogono and others, have included jewelry with these stones in their collections:
1. Bvlgary has this white gold necklace set with emeralds, pink sapphires and amethysts (13.28 carats).
2. Cartier wears a rose gold bracelet set with 19 carat pink sapphires.3. Dior wears a rose ring in white gold, diamonds and pink sapphires (18 carats).
Fun fact: Nicole Richie received an engagement ring in 2005 that sparkled with a bright pink sapphire of 6 carats.
The list could go on, but I would like to know about the availability of these jewelry for modern women.
Who is pink stone for?
First of all, you need to find out who he is going to. After all, choosing clothes, we take into account the type of appearance, style, age. We focus on the palette given to us by nature (eye color, skin tone, hair color).
Spring woman - the owner of gray, green and blue eyes, blond hair and delicate thin skin. All shades of airy pink or caramel pink will suit such women. On such girls, pastel-colored jewelry in the form of flowers, with graceful curves and weaves, will look great. Earrings with pink sapphires, made in the form of flower petals, will be the best solution. Summer woman is a common type among the Slavs. Main characteristics: ashy or light brown hair, gray or steel-colored eyes, although brown ones are also found. Natural pink colors or deep pinks with a delicate purple tint are suitable for such ladies. It is better to choose classic forms.
Astrologers prove that there is no more versatile mineral than the precious sapphire. The stone suits all signs of the zodiac, especially Aquarius and Sagittarius. But it is categorically contraindicated for Capricorn!
Learning to distinguish a fake
There are three main signs by which you can recognize a fake. All of them are available to us.and require no special tools.
1. We inspect the product for inclusions. Do this carefully, in good light. Natural stone will still contain a small percentage of foreign elements. They are absent in synthetic stone.2. We draw a sharp object along the surface of the stone. The natural mineral will not receive any damage.
3. We change the lighting. Viewed in artificial and bright sunlight. A synthetic stone will change color by several tones. Only a professional jeweler can figure out all other signs.
Prices for fancy stone jewelry
How much does a pink sapphire cost? The price depends on the intensity of the color. The cost is approximately equal to from 100 to 130 dollars per carat. If the size of the stone exceeds 5 carats, then such a mineral is already recognized as a collection. Its value is increasing. The price of a stone can reach from 10,000 to 30,000 dollars per carat.
To date, there are 43 operating and well-established jewelry factories in Russia.
Prices for products with pink sapphire are in the price range from 5,000 to 200,000 thousand rubles. They are made up of the cost of the metal, the amount of pink minerals in the product, additional gems used for design.
Pink sapphires look best when framed in 14k rose gold.
Recommendations for the use of products containing precious stones
Productshousehold chemicals can irrevocably destroy the beauty of the product. Medications can harm stone and metal. Particularly dangerous are various compounds of iodine and chlorine. And mercury generally can turn gold into dust. Harmful interactions with cosmetics (lipstick, powder, foundation).
Do not do housework (washing, washing dishes, cooking) without removing rings, rings, bracelets. With careful and careful handling, a piece of jewelry will last a long time and will be able to please and surprise more than one generation.
Conclusion
Now you know what a pink sapphire (stone) is, we have described its properties in detail. We also touched upon the topic of jewelry with this mineral. We hope you found this article interesting and useful.
