Sapphire is a variety of the gem species corundum and occurs in different colors - blue, pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow. Blue sapphires are the most prized color and they range from very light to very dark green or violet blue. In its finest quality the sapphire is of a deep blue color.

It is one of the earliest gems known to man that are found in riverbeds and torrents. It is the gem that has been the most venerated among all nations and is frequently associated to various gods and deities. Medieval clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings.

Sapphires are believed to protect your loved ones from envy and harm; and are associated with truth, sincerity and constancy.