Sapphire Gemstone

The gemstone Sapphire has been valued for centuries for its beautiful blue color and hardness. The gemstone can come in many colors, but blue Sapphire is by far the most popular color – and also the most precious. Other colors of the stone can be pink, orange, yellow, green, purple, and white.

Origin Sapphire Stone

The crystal is the national stone of Greece and the professional stone for engineers in Brazil. If you see a six-pointed star in the gemstone, it is called a star sapphire. In the Middle Ages, the star sapphire was used in jewelry to seal a marriage or engagement. Sapphire Crystals were also used as amulets, because the crystal would protect you from witchcraft and black magic! The stone was also used by witches to predict the future and to summon spirits.

Sapphire Effects

The sapphire gemstone, with blue color, is said to have a strong effect on the mind and brain. The stone could provide mental peace, wisdom, and honesty. Do you want to work towards a specific goal? Then you could wear a blue sapphire pendant to increase your willpower and purpose. Concentration problems? Carry a sapphire pendant with you and it will literally and figuratively give you a broader view.

By wearing this special blue gemstone you could develop your spiritual side more. You could get in touch with your Higher Self and the deeper wisdom within you. Also, your psychic abilities could grow by wearing sapphire.

All these blue crystals belong to the forehead chakra, the throat chakra and the heart chakra. In our Blog About The Chakras you can read about how to recognize these power points.

Physical Function Sapphire

In addition to a mental and spiritual effect, the stone is also said to have a number of physical benefits, namely:

• the crystal could help stop bleeding and help heal bruises and varicose veins faster.
• you could experience more breath if you have asthma.
• the gemstone could contribute to a faster recovery of the skin due to, for example, eczema and/or warts.

Tip: put this stone under your pillow. It could also contribute to reducing insomnia and sleeping problems.

Buy Sapphire Stones or Jewelry

You can buy a blue sapphire stone for yourself, but also to give away to a loved one. The crystal is said to strengthen relationships and maintain friendships. The stone is also the Birthstone of September, so buy this Birthstone Pendant Star, for example.

You will also find plenty of other Spiritual Jewelry and Gemstone Gifts to give away or to make yourself happy.