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Sapphire

The finest Sapphires are deep azure-blue and come under the influence of Jupiter.In earlier times, excellent Sapphires came from Kashmir and Burma.
Sapphire is the common name of blue corundum. In fact, there is no difference between ruby and sapphire except color. After diamond it is the hardest stone. Its hardness level is 9 mesh which is little less than diamond’s 10 mesh. Market prices of ruby are comparable with diamond and emerald. Prices of sapphire are also very high but less than those of ruby and diamond.

Several irrational beliefs linked with sapphire like fortune and misfortune of a man. A ruby weighing 10 to 15 carats has market value worth thousands of dollars per carat. In spite of being of the same genera sapphire is less valued. Their capacity to be cut to any shape, their attractive shiny colors and their hardness make ruby and sapphire suitable for use in rings and other jewellery items. Gems of ruby and sapphire are used to supplement diamonds in jewellery enhancing its attraction and price value. Once, a stone of sapphire mined from North Zambia, weighed 3100 carats. This is considered to be the most precious sapphire in the world not only for its size but also for its pretty dark blue complexion.
Men born in September can wear it in rings.Women can wear it in lockets. Being highly influential upon wearer’s temperament, requires a great deal of cautiousness when used. If a crack occurs in the stone it shoud be readily unwear.
The wearer of this gem seeks enlightenment via devotion and wisdom via harmony. A genuine Sapphire is said to be helpful to those with heart and stomach problems.Jupiter gives abundance but also warms against self-indulgence. If a Sapphire is put on the chest of one who is suffering with fever than by the blessing of nature, the intensity of the fever will decrease.
 If suitable, than it turns the wearer's poverty into prosperity in a short span of time. Sapphire protects you from evil vision. Also Sapphire provides protection from immoral sexual desires.


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