Sapphire Gemstone meaning

Sapphire Gemstone meaning
A sapphire means blue in Greek. The blue goes from dark blue almost black to pale blue. The finest blue sapphires are a strong blue. The star sapphire is very valued. Sapphires of colors other than blue are always referred to with the color. There are pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, violet sapphires, green sapphires and clear sapphires. Today most sapphires are mined in Australia.

It is said a necklace of sapphires will cure a sore throat.

The sapphire was called the "Stone of Destiny". Sapphires contribute to mental clarity and perception. They can promote financial rewards.

The sapphire is the symbol of heaven and joyful devotion to God.

Sapphire is associated with Aquarius, Virgo, Libra and Capricorn. It is the birthstone of September and has been the birthstone of April. Sapphire is the symbol of Saturn (dark blue) and Venus (light blue).

Color:

Blue

Zodiac:

Aquarius, Virgo, Libra and Capricorn

Energies:

Power, Love, Healing

Planet:

Saturn, Venus

Birthstone:

April

Intensify the energy of blue sapphire with these stones:

Rose Quartz
Lapis Lazuli
Azurite
Iolite
Vanadinite