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Sapphire Bead Necklace - FJ.4452
Medium: Sapphire
$8,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The fabled sapphire, one of the four gems called
precious today, is an extremely hard variety of
corundum occurring in transparent or translucent
crystals. Corundum is aluminum oxide, and the rich
blue color of sapphire is believed to be caused by the
presence of titanium and iron oxides. The finest
sapphires come from Burma, Thailand, India and
other parts of the East. According to ancient Oriental
legend, the earth rested on a giant sapphire, whose
blue color was reflected in the bowl of the sky.
Though the stone was known in the West, it was
rarely used by any but royalty until the Christian era.
This rarity contributed to its reputation as a magic
stone of immense and all-encompassing power,
capable of warding off every kind of pestilence and
contagious disease. The sapphire is also reputed to
bring good luck to its owner and to promote wisdom
and clarity of mind. The deep and vibrant blue of this
gem makes its precious reputation a deserved one.
- (FJ.4452)
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