Blue Sapphire

La Pierre de Saphir Bleu

Sapphire, in Latin sapphirus, derived from the Greek sappheiros, means "blue". In Hebrew, sappir translates as "the most beautiful thing". However, it does have further translations into other languages such as Hebrew, Chaldean or Sanskrit. In Sanskrit, sapphire is includes "sacred to Saturn". The origin of this name seems plausible, given that that in Indian astrology, the sapphire is the gemstone attributed to Saturn.

Blue sapphire is evoked in many mythological and mythological stories. religious. The Persians were convinced that the blue sky came from sapphire. In the Bible, the throne of God is a clear blue due to the presence of sapphires. And more, the sapphire is one of twelve stones set in Aaron's breastplate. It is found also in the foundations of Jerusalem.

The French form sapphire dates back to the 12th century in one of the manuscripts by the monk and poet Philippe de Thaon, then later, during the Renaissance, in the dictionary by Jean Nicot, French diplomat famous for its introduction of tobacco in France.

In ancient times, sapphire is associated with the gods, Jupiter for the Romans, Zeus among the Greeks, Indra in India. However, the descriptions given by Theophrastus (371 BC - 288 BC) and Pliny the Elder (23 AD - 79 AD) suggest that it was more a question of the lapis lazuli. However, it was found from archaeological digs, rare sapphires engraved. An Egyptian intaglio, representing a princess or queen dating from the 2nd century BC, is preserved in the Bibliothèque National.

In the 4th century, the The Franks and Visigoths have a wealth of know-how unique in the world of goldsmithing, the cloisonné. Craftsmen inlay the stones colored in fine compartments thanks to the copper or gold. This process, also used in Merovingian and Carolingian art, has been applied to the reliquary case of Teudéric, the vase known as the Saint-Martin or Charlemagne's ewer. All these magnificent creations are set with sapphires.

In the Middle Ages, the sapphires adorn a variety of objects and jewelry. From numerous vases and chests have been found decorated with gems such as garnets and sapphires. A sublime sapphire weighing 135 carats is currently on display at the Musée d'histoires natural. This is the large Louis sapphire XIV.

The largest sapphire in the world is a starry black sapphire from the Queensland, Australia. A young boy brought it home and used it as a door wedge. His father, a miner, identified him as a being a precious stone and decided to for sale. Jeweller Harry Kazanjian was the first buyer for $18,000 who cut this magnificent stone. Nowadays, known as the Black Star of Queensland, it weighs 733 carats, i.e. nearly 150 g, and is estimated at 100 million.

Just like the ruby, sapphire belongs to the corundum family and that of precious stones, at the same Like diamonds and emeralds. It possesses this incredible blue color because of its composition of iron and titanium. It has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. Only diamond can scratch it, as it has a hardness of 10 on the same scale. Sapphire is formed in small rivers running through the mountains, then is extracted from the deposits.

The deposits of rough blue sapphire

The main deposits are located in Sri-Lanka, Burma Thailand, etc.

Sapphire blue in lithotherapy

His properties on the psychic level

Sapphire acts on the mind. It improves memory, enhances concentration and develops intuition. It is recommended that students especially during exam periods, to people in reconversion. It promotes and meditation.

In addition, it stimulates creativity and inspiration. This fabulous blue mineral enhances the imagination and is ideal for all artists, writers, sculptors, etc.

It symbolizes anchoring, stability, solidity and stability fidelity. Thus, it is the stone of engagement. It helps overcome the difficulties and trials of life, alone or in couple. Wearing a sapphire boosts courage and willpower to achieve objectives.

Patience stone, tenacity and loyalty, sapphire is the perfect choice perfect for people who are in too much of a hurry stress. Sapphire soothes anger, anxiety and jealousy and resentment. It calms anxiety, regulates nervousness. At the same time, it engenders perseverance self-confidence and self-assurance.

This stone is perfect for hyperactive people thanks to its soothing action. It provides serenity and restore joie de vivre, enthusiasm. It frees us from fears and buried fears. It removes blockages caused by by childhood trauma.

Benefits for the skin physical plan

Sapphire is one of the world's leading stone for quality nights. It soothes the mind invaded by excessive restlessness. It promotes restful sleep, and keeps nightmares at bay. It helps combat sadness intense.

This mineral stimulates vitality, energy and the desire to do more. of things, whether it's the resumption of a physical activity, renovating his house, etc. It brings dynamism to his carrier.

Sapphire helps the good circulation of body fluids. It acts as an all-round tonic for good health and well-being.

The symbols of the blue sapphire in astrology

Sapphire is one of the world's leading a stone with virtues and benefits all the natives of the zodiac. sometimes, some stones can develop particular affinities with certain signs astrological signs. This is the case for following:

Gémeaux : symbol of communication and and curiosity. This sign represents study, mind and adolescence. Wearing a sapphire calms her anxiety and regulates his nervousness. It gives her self-confidence and insurance. This highly spiritual sign is pleasant and charming. He is always movement and often has anecdotes to tell. His company is pleasant and sought-after. He gives the impression of preserving an eternal youth. He hates routine and reveals himself extremely curious. He constantly needs to learn new things and behaves as an eternal student. This sign always goes forward-looking. He loves new technologies. He has great adaptability, whatever the situation. situation. However, under a carefree guise, he hides a lot of anxiety. He hides it through derision. A lover of change, he likes to go on long journeys and discover new countries. In love, he seduces, charms and has a great sense of humor. He likes to discover new new conquests. He is very afraid of losing his freedom. However, he is a great romantic who dreams of true love. With the years, it gains in maturity and finally finds its half;
Cancer symbol of the family, the home and the origins. This sign represents imagination sensitivity and nostalgia. Wearing a sapphire brings her serenity and joy and enthusiasm. This sign has tendency to be constantly worried, fragile and needs to be surrounded by gentleness. You need to reassure him. He has a great sensitivity and is very afraid of being abandoned. When he feels safe, he shows creativity. This sign has imagination and loves to create. This allows him to to escape and free your mind. He also loves taking care of others and knows make himself indispensable. Sometimes he shows himself unpleasant and aggressive, it's his way of hide his shyness and anxiety. He may a workaholic, and it's easy to assumes the responsibilities entrusted to him. He can be very vindictive and unforgiving easily. He's got personality and becomes arrogant. In love, he's tender, sentimental and affectionate. He is often one of the so-called emotionally dependent. He is possessive and jealous. Then, when he feels confident, it makes an excellent partner;

Sagittarius the symbol of philosophy, of the religion and higher education. This sign represents intellectual evolution, abroad and optimism. Wearing a sapphire allows him to overcome the difficulties of strengthens courage and willpower to achieve their goals. This sign is jovial, enthusiastic and lucky. He has a lot of positivity and independence. He loves travel the world and can't exercise a profession that confines him to an office. He hates routine and tends to multiply activities. However, it does not complete them all of them. He can be a hypocrite, especially when it comes to if it can help him in the world of work. He's always 100% on board, warm and friendly. constantly on the move. He doesn't hesitate to advice, but he hates to give it. receive. Tolerant, he likes to help others. friends and is often a great generosity. He has a double personality that makes him very unstable in love as in friendship. In love, he's idealistic, seductive and charming. He likes to experiment while in search of the great love. It is a paradoxical double. At with age, he finds serenity and a sense of can finally build a lasting relationship.

The blue sapphire and chakras

The sapphire is a mineral that contributes to chakra balance of the throat. It is located on the seventh cervical vertebra. Its symbol is a blue lotus with 24 petals. The throat chakra gives the opportunity to say what the person feels.

This chakra of the a balanced, harmonized throat to express themselves freely. His voice is clear and harmonious, and the message comes across well. La listens to others from the heart. They are combative, sincere, zen and very strong. She can be creative and convey your emotions his achievements.

The chakra of the throat, unbalanced and too open, creates a a great lack of confidence in the person. She has very little self-confidence. She attracts attention with vulgar language and ironic remarks. This is a person manipulative, aggressive and mean. She has often resort to bad faith.

The chakra of the throat, unbalanced, blocked, causes a repression of the person's emotions. It has difficulty expressing himself. His speech is cold, inaudible and sometimes rude. The person has a tendency to babble, she's stressed, nervous and lacking in self-confidence her.

Maintenance, purification and recharging sapphire

As soon as it is extracted to your home, your sapphire couldn't nor purify or recharge themselves with the elements of nature such as the sun, water and earth. This stone has been manipulated many times and has certainly been in contact with negative energies.

Also, as soon as his to your new home, it is imperative that you to purify and recharge it. The following operations are to be renewed in maintenance at least once a month and after any use in lithotherapy.

Dip in your sapphire in a clear glass filled with spring water for 2 hours. Gently dry your with a soft cloth. For a lighter purification, use fumigation with white sage, a flower of life or a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge your sapphire by placing it under the sun's rays for 2 hours. You can also place in an amethyst geode or on a quartz clusters for 24 hours.

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