![]() They are formed beneath the earth's surface under immense pressure and intense heat out of the mineral called corundum (aluminium oxide) which seeps into cracks in igneous or metamorphic rocks. Like diamonds, sapphires take millions of years to form, and no two natural sapphires will ever look the same. They score a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 on the Mohs' scale of mineral hardness, second only to diamonds at a perfect 10. durability and beauty since ancient times. This deep blue gemstone has been adored for its color. Sapphire is September's birthstone and the traditional wedding anniversary gift for the 5th and 45th year. The other varieties include pink, yellow, green, orange, brown, clear and red - otherwise known as rubies. Sapphires, members of the corundum family of minerals, usually refer to the blue variety unless otherwise stated. The name sapphire comes from the Greek word "sappheiros" or the Latin word "saphirus", both of which means "blue". ![]() Another legend holds that the tablets of the Ten Commandments were made of sapphire and were so strong that they could withstand a hammer's swing but would smash the hammer to pieces if struck. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on a giant sapphire, which reflected its color to the sky. ![]() Sapphires have been the darling gemstone of the royalty and well to do for centuries, so it's no surprise that they've gained in popularity of late as the center stone or accent stone in bridal and fashion jewellery. CLOSE MENU HOME WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE DIAMONDS INFORM YOURSELFĪBOUT ESSILUX TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US
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