Ceylon Blue Sapphire 0.65 Carats

Quality Gemstone for making Jewelry & giving Gifts September Birthstone

Stone - Ceylon Blue Sapphire
Shape/Size - Oval 6x4.25mm
Cut - Faceted
Color - Blue (As in Picture)
Avg. wt. - 0.65ct Per Piece
Country - Sri Lanka
Composition - Natural
Treatment - Normal Heat
SKU Code - LOCI19

✦ABOUT BLUE SAPPHIRE✦ Sapphires are known and revered the world over for their beauty and mystery. In western civilizations the Sapphire has long been the traditional stone of choice to set alongside Diamonds for a man wanting to express his love and commitment to someone special. Sapphires have enjoyed a close association with royalty in the 1980’s. Prince Charles purchased a stunning Ceylon Blue Sapphire ring as Princess Diana’s engagement ring.

Sapphire is a member of the Corundum family; pure Corundum, known as White Sapphire, is colorless. The wide array of differing hues seen in Sapphires is due to the presence of different impurities found in their crystal structure. Blue Sapphires are formed due to the presence of titanium. Chromium trapped inside Corundum allows us to enjoy Blue Sapphire. It's hard crystal structure measures 9 on the Mohs scale, making it incredibly durable.

Blues are still amongst the most popular and sought-after type of Sapphire and have been the prized possessions of emperors, kings, queens and collectors for thousands of years. Of all the colored gemstones it is possibly the most renowned and demanded. Royalty have been known to give Sapphires over Diamonds as engagement rings because they are known to be far rarer than the latter.

Vedic astrology states that Blue Sapphires has a calming effect on the mind, body, and soul. It is credited for making the lives of the wearer better with the help of its cosmic healing properties.

Ruled by the planet Saturn, its divine aura exudes a magnificent charm that holds the strength to reduce the malefic effects of ‘evil eyes’ over the wearer. Healers also believe that it Helps boost metabolism, provides mental relief and enhances mental strength, improves decision-making, Soothes the senses and help gain self–control.

Removes negativity and unknown fears, gives a positive financial boost, lessens fatigue, improves focus and concentration, Helps manage digestion better.

This gem is the birthstone of September and is associated with the Zodiac sign of Taurus. It is also the gift for the 5th, 45th and 70th anniversaries.