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SAPHIR

A symbol of truth, loyalty and profound knowledge, Sapphire has been associated with kings, priests and sages since ancient times. Far more than its dazzling beauty, it's its silent depth that makes it so precious. Intense blue, but also pink, yellow, green or even colorless, it accompanies spirits in search of rightness, alignment and lucid vision. Sapphire inspires calm, inner truth and luminous discipline.

GEM TYPE
CORINDON (Al₂O₃)
FAMILY
OXIDE
COLOR(S)
MAINLY BLUE BUT ALSO GREEN, PINK, YELLOW
MOHS SCALE
9

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Sri Lanka

High-quality historical deposit

India

Kashmir (Rare and highly prized blue sapphires)

United States

Montana

Australia
Madagascar
Burma
Sapphire's color is due to the presence of traces of elements such as iron and titanium (for blue), chromium (pink) or iron alone (yellow/green), included in the crystalline structure of corundum.

A little history

Blue sapphires adorned the rings, crowns and scepters of kings, particularly in medieval Europe. It symbolized divine justice and heavenly protection. Catholic priests often wore sapphires to keep their spirits pure. In the East, it was believed to have powers of spiritual elevation and fair vision. Perhaps the most famous modern sapphire is Lady Diana's engagement ring, now worn by Princess Kate Middleton.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Sapphire is recognized for its effects of mental elevation, concentration and inner stability:

Mental clarity
It promotes order in thought, concentration and intellectual rigor.
Wisdom and truth
It would help align intentions with words, and actions with deeply held convictions.
Calming the mind
It would support periods of meditation, decision-making or inner searching.
Loyalty and commitment
It embodies loyalty and respect for values in personal and spiritual relationships.
Associated astrological signs
Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra, Gemini (for blues), and depending on the color, other associations are possible.
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