Le Saphir : couleur, propriétés et entretien
Sapphire is a gemstone prized for its beauty and color. color. Blue sapphires are the most popular, but they can also be but they can also be pink, green or yellow. Blue sapphires are known for their brilliance and light, and are often associated with royalty.
SAPPHIRE, A QUALITY STONE
Our gemologists carefully check the authenticity of the sapphires, as well as their color and luminosity, in order to select quality stones.
THE ORIGINS OF SAPPHIRE
In general, the blue sapphires in the MATY collections come from Australia if they are deep blue, or Sri Lanka if they are brighter. Lanka if they are brighter. The most beautiful sapphires come from Southeast Asia: Sri Lanka (formerly called́ "Ceylon"), Myanmar or Cambodia, but also Myanmar or Cambodia, but also Madagascar or Kashmir.
HISTORY AND ANECDOTES
The word "sapphire" comes from the Arabic and Hebrew "safir" and the Greek Greek "sappheiros", meaning "blue". Sapphire is found from Brazil to Australia. The largest sapphire weighed 13 kg.
THE COLORS OF SAPPHIRE
Sapphire is not always blue; it comes in all colors except red, because a "red sapphire" is a ruby.
BLUE SAPHIR
Blue sapphire is the most popular and sought-after sought-after color. The most prized blue sapphires have a deep, intense hue like ultramarine blue. When it comes to blue sapphires, the choice choosing a sapphire is both simple and complicated. Simple, because it comes in an infinite numbeŕof hues and is generally of beautiful puritý; and complicated because each sapphire is precisely unique.
SAPHIR ROSE
Pink sapphire is a very feminine and romantic color. The pink sapphires have an intense, deep hue.
YELLOW SAPHIR
Yellow sapphire is a very bright, vivid color. It can be be intense or softer, but it brings a warm glow warmth to a piece of jewelry
SAPHIR ORANGE
Orange gives sapphire a touch of brilliance and vitality. However, natural orange sapphires have become very rare. Well often, orange sapphires found are dyed. Ask for a certificate of authenticity if you wish to acquire a sapphire of this color.
VIOLET SAPHIR
Very rare in their dominant color, violet sapphires are most often tinged with violet.
GREEN SAPHIR
This is probably the least sought-after color of sapphire. In fact, yellowish-green the yellowish green hardly competes with the intense green of an emerald. emerald.
VIRTUES AND PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH SAPPHIRE
Sapphire was used as a highly prized talisman by travelers to protect them from evil spirits.
Sapphire comes in a variety of colors, each with its own particular virtues. virtues. Blue sapphire is associated with peace and tranquillity. tranquility. It can help calm nerves and soothe the mind. the mind. It is also known to promote concentration and meditation.
Sapphire also stimulates creativity and concentration. concentration. It is also known to promote creativity and inspiration. Green sapphire is associated with good luck and prosperity.
A symbol of truth, sapphire is the stone of the month of September. month.
CARE OF SAPPHIRE JEWELRY
Sapphire is easy to clean and maintain. Sapphires can be cleaned be cleaned with mild soap and water, but must be carefully carefully dried to prevent damage.
You can use a soft cloth to wipe sapphire jewels and keep them to keep them clean and beautiful.
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