
For Early Christians Sapphire symbolises heaven and the yearning of eternal life. The seventh heaven of Islam is bathed in the light of sapphires. Buddhists believed that the sapphire had a calming effect on people which helped them in meditation. The Persians believed that the Erath was balanced on a giant blue sapphire that was reflected in the colours of the heavens. Sapphire is a prized gemstone since 800 BC. People believed that the name blue sapphire is associated with the planet Saturn. The name SAPPHIRE is derived from the Latin word ‘Saphirus’ and the Greek word ‘Sapherios’ both the words mean blue. What is the first thing that strikes your mind as you see a blue sapphire? Is it a lucky stone or brings misfortune? How will I know that Blue Sapphire is fortunate stone?įor your ease I am sharing the folklore, origins and history of Blue Sapphire in this blog for you.

The birthstone for the month of September is Blue Sapphire. September is also called the harvest month. The zodiac sign for the month of September is Virgo.
