![]() ![]() Medieval Europeans believed that sapphire cured plague boils and diseases of the eye and was also thought to be an antidote to poison. In some cultures it was even reputed to have healing powers as well. It (Nilam) is considered as the most powerful stone and helps gain sharpness of the mind and self-confidence, prosperity in business and wealth. Ancient Persians believed the earth actually rested on a giant sapphire, which made the sky blue. Blue Sapphire, commonly known as Neelam/ in Hindi, is a blue colored precious astrological gemstone associated with Saturn (shani) planet. Clerics of the Middle Ages wore sapphires because they symbolized Heaven. ![]() The elite of ancient Greece and Rome believed that blue sapphires protected their owners from harm and envy. Read on to find out what fuels its popularity and the best customizable jewelry. For centuries, sapphire have adorned royalty and the robes of the clergy. Sapphire, the September birthstone, is simply divine and forever in trend. Long associated with royalty and romance, sapphires are also said to symbolize fidelity, sincerity, truth, faithfulness, nobility and the soul. Blue sapphire is one of the most popular colored stones but Jemima loves the fact that this birthstone comes in a rainbow of other colors. Which comes from the Greek word sappheiros – cherished for thousands of years the name usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety). ![]()
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