We at Walters Wish offer a variety of handmade jewelry with sapphires and precious metals. Take a look at our sapphire selection.
Sapphire, the birthstone for September, also marks 5th and 45th anniversaries. Although typically associated with a rich blue hue, sapphires come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, and the rare Padparadscha, known for its unique blend of pink and orange hues. Below is Tundra sapphire with it's beautiful fall colors.
Sapphires have long been cherished by many cultures throughout history. In ancient Greece and Rome, royalty believed blue sapphires shielded them from envy and harm. During the Middle Ages, clergy wore sapphires to symbolize Heaven, while others believed the stone attracted divine blessings. Buddhists saw it as a gem of spiritual enlightenment, while Hindus used sapphires in religious ceremonies. Christian kings adorned ecclesiastical rings with the gem for its protective powers, and ancient Hebrews believed the Ten Commandments were engraved on sapphire—though historians now think the biblical reference may have been to lapis lazuli.
In modern times, sapphire became a symbol of royal love when Prince Charles proposed to Lady Diana with a 12-carat blue sapphire engagement ring in 1981. The ring was later passed to Kate Middleton by Prince William when he proposed in 2010.
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs Scale (just behind diamonds), sapphires are incredibly durable, making them perfect for everyday wear.
Sapphires have been mined in Montana for over a century, making it the only U.S. state with significant production of gem-quality stones. Other sources include Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Madagascar, which is now the world’s leading producer.
Famous sapphires include the Star of Adam, discovered in Sri Lanka in 2016. Weighing 1,404.49 carats, it’s valued at $300 million. The Black Star of Queensland, found in Australia in the 1930s, served as a doorstop before being polished to 733 carats. The Star of Bombay, discovered in Sri Lanka in the 1930s, was gifted to silent film star Mary Pickford by Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., and is now displayed at the Smithsonian.
Today, sapphires are symbols of wisdom and serenity, believed to relieve mental tension, dispel depression, and aid in meditation, offering clarity and calm in life's challenges.
In conclusion Sapphire has a rich history and we have Sapphire jewelry everyone can afford. Please take a look.
