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Sapphire is a variety of the mineral Corundum, second only to Diamond in hardness. It is famous for its breath-taking blue colour, which ranges from a pale azure to a deep, inky royal blue, often exhibiting a beautiful pleochroism (appearing different colours from various angles). The term 'Sapphire' can refer to any colour of gem Corundum except red (which is Ruby). It possesses a high vitreous lustre. Due to its exceptional durability, scarcity, and magnificent colour, it is one of the four precious gemstones and is highly valued in all forms of high-end jewellery.

Sapphire is known as the "Stone of Wisdom and Royal Destiny." Historically associated with royalty and the celestial, it is a powerful seeker of spiritual truth, encouraging deep insight, intuition, and mental clarity. It is highly effective at calming the mind, releasing unwanted thoughts, and dispelling spiritual confusion. Sapphire brings prosperity, attracts gifts of all kinds, and helps the user to recognise and move forward with their true life purpose and honourable destiny. It is a stone of integrity and loyalty.

Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale (making it one of the most durable gemstones for daily wear).

Chakra: Primarily the Third Eye Chakra (for wisdom and insight) and the Throat Chakra (for communication and truth).

Zodiac Sign: Virgo, Libra, and Sagittarius. It is also the traditional birthstone for September.

Benefits: Enhances wisdom, mental clarity, and spiritual truth, aids in calming the mind and dissolving unwanted thoughts, promotes prosperity, abundance, and good fortune, encourages integrity, honesty, and self-discipline, and strengthens psychic abilities and intuition.

Source: Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Kashmir, Myanmar (Burma), Australia, Thailand, USA.

How to use Sapphire

Place it in your home: Keep a piece in a work space or study to promote mental clarity, focus, and intellectual strength, aiding in organising complex thoughts.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Third Eye Chakra during meditation to quickly access deeper levels of wisdom, truth, and spiritual insight, releasing mental noise.

Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag, especially when embarking on a new project or negotiation, to draw on its energy for clarity, integrity, and success.

Wear it: As jewellery (a ring or pendant near the throat or third eye is powerful) for continuous access to its protective, clarifying, and prosperity-attracting vibration throughout the day.

Use for goals: Use the stone when setting important long-term life goals or spiritual intentions, allowing it to illuminate the most honourable and aligned path forward.