Sapphire has been associated with divine favor. Sapphires were set in the Bishop’s ring as a symbol of unity between the priest, the sky and heaven. The color blue was considered sacred and was worn by priests to show their connection to the sky and heaven. Kings and queens have always believed that sapphires represent divine favor. Known as the celestial gemstone, the sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. Sapphire refused to shine when worn by the wicked or impure. If its luster dimmed, one knew his or her spouse had been unfaithful. Marriage partners put great faith in the stone. Symbolizing truth, sincerity and tradition, it has been said that when Moses received the Ten Commandments they rested on tablets of sapphires. Ancient priests and sorcerers honored sapphire above all gems, for this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. The ancient Persians believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire whose reflection gave the sky its color.
Ancient cultures had many lore and beliefs about the sapphire. Sapphire’s beauty inspired people to wonder. Sapphire is one of the world’s most precious gems.įew gems capture the imagination as does sapphire.
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