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Sapphire at a glance: |
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September Birthstone
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Well-known member of the corundum group
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Available in a wide range of colors but commonly
known for their blue to violet blue tones
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Sapphires are designated for the 5th and 45th wedding
anniversaries
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Symbolizes clear thinking
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Hardness 9
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Toughness Excellent
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| Sapphire and rubies
are of the same mineral (corundum) only color is different. Sapphire is
any color other than red with ruby being red or a shade
of red. Kings in ancient times believed it protected
them from harm and envy. The Persians believed that
the earth rested on a great Sapphire, the color of which
was reflected to give the sky its blue color. It
was also the symbol of truth and constancy. |
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