The fabled sapphire, one of the four gems called precious today, is an extremely hard variety of corundum occuring in transparent or translucent crystals. Corundum is  More »

The fabled sapphire, one of the four gems called precious today, is an extremely hard variety of corundum occuring 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.6175)Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Sapphire Rings Medium: Sapphire and Gold   « Less

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the  More »

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the rich, radiant blue of this gemstone. It was believed in ancient times the sapphire attracted divine favor, that it could influence spirits and protect against envy. Tradition has it that the sapphire is so potent it continues to exercise a good influence over the first wearer even when it has passed into other hands. The translucent blue of this beautiful gem is both the sky and the sea, representing the eternal nature of one and the limitless depths of the other. Mounted on this beautiful ring, the sapphire shimmers and shines with its own incomparable luminescence. - (FJ.7150a)Origin: Sri Lanka Collection: Jewelry Medium: Sapphire and Gold   « Less

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the  More »

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the rich, radiant blue of this gemstone. It was believed in ancient times the sapphire attracted divine favor, that it could influence spirits and protect against envy. Tradition has it that the sapphire is so potent it continues to exercise a good influence over the first wearer even when it has passed into other hands. Sapphires sometimes display two-ray, four-point cross stars. These star sapphires feature smooth domed cabochon cuts to enhance the effect. The intersecting rays of light have been said to represent faith, hope and destiny. The star is best viewed with a single light source. This effect, called asterism, is caused by light reflecting off tiny rutile needles, called "silk," which are oriented along the crystal faces. These fine, needle-like inclusions are what give sapphires their velvety quality. When these inclusions are numerous enough to make the stone translucent or opaque and are oriented properly, they allow light to be reflected in such a way that a star floats across the top of the stone with movement. Mounted on this beautiful ring, this star sapphire shimmers and shines with its own luminescence that evokes a star twinkling against the dark backdrop of night. - (FJ.6849)Origin: India Collection: Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Ring Medium: Sapphire and Gold   « Less

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the  More »

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the rich, radiant blue of this gemstone. It was believed in ancient times the sapphire attracted divine favor, that it could influence spirits and protect against envy. Tradition has it that the sapphire is so potent it continues to exercise a good influence over the first wearer even when it has passed into other hands. Sapphires sometimes display two-ray, four-point cross stars. These star sapphires feature smooth domed cabochon cuts to enhance the effect. The intersecting rays of light have been said to represent faith, hope and destiny. The star is best viewed with a single light source. This effect, called asterism, is caused by light reflecting off tiny rutile needles, called "silk," which are oriented along the crystal faces. These fine, needle-like inclusions are what give sapphires their velvety quality. When these inclusions are numerous enough to make the stone translucent or opaque and are oriented properly, they allow light to be reflected in such a way that a star floats across the top of the stone with movement. Mounted on this beautiful ring, this star sapphire shimmers and shines with its own luminescence that evokes a star twinkling against the dark backdrop of night. - (FJ.6850)Origin: India Collection: Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Ring Medium: Sapphire and Gold   « Less

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the  More »

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the rich, radiant blue of this gemstone. It was believed in ancient times the sapphire attracted divine favor, that it could influence spirits and protect against envy. Tradition has it that the sapphire is so potent it continues to exercise a good influence over the first wearer even when it has passed into other hands. Sapphires sometimes display two-ray, four-point cross stars. These star sapphires feature smooth domed cabochon cuts to enhance the effect. The intersecting rays of light have been said to represent faith, hope and destiny. The star is best viewed with a single light source. This effect, called asterism, is caused by light reflecting off tiny rutile needles, called "silk," which are oriented along the crystal faces. These fine, needle-like inclusions are what give sapphires their velvety quality. When these inclusions are numerous enough to make the stone translucent or opaque and are oriented properly, they allow light to be reflected in such a way that a star floats across the top of the stone with movement. Mounted on this beautiful ring, this star sapphire shimmers and shines with its own luminescence that evokes a star twinkling against the dark backdrop of night. - (FJ.6851)Origin: India Collection: Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Ring Medium: Sapphire and Gold   « Less

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the  More »

The name sapphire comes from the Greek word meaning blue. Though sapphires come in a variety of hues from colorless to dark brown, the word is most often identified with the rich, radiant blue of this gemstone. It was believed in ancient times the sapphire attracted divine favor, that it could influence spirits and protect against envy. Tradition has it that the sapphire is so potent it continues to exercise a good influence over the first wearer even when it has passed into other hands. Sapphires sometimes display two-ray, four-point cross stars. These star sapphires feature smooth domed cabochon cuts to enhance the effect. The intersecting rays of light have been said to represent faith, hope and destiny. The star is best viewed with a single light source. This effect, called asterism, is caused by light reflecting off tiny rutile needles, called "silk," which are oriented along the crystal faces. These fine, needle-like inclusions are what give sapphires their velvety quality. When these inclusions are numerous enough to make the stone translucent or opaque and are oriented properly, they allow light to be reflected in such a way that a star floats across the top of the stone with movement. Mounted on this beautiful ring, this star sapphire shimmers and shines with its own luminescence that evokes a star twinkling against the dark backdrop of night. - (FJ.6852)Origin: India Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Gem Stone Ring Medium: Sapphire, Gold   « Less

Circa: 20 th Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Sapphire Rings Medium: Gold and Sapphire

Circa: 20 th Century AD Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Sapphire Rings Medium: Gold and Sapphire   « Less

Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Sapphire Rings Medium: Sapphires, Gold

Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Sapphire Rings Medium: Sapphires, Gold   « Less

Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Star Sapphire Medium: Gold and Sapphire

Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Jewelry Style: Star Sapphire Medium: Gold and Sapphire   « Less

Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Gold and Sapphire

Circa: 21 st Century AD Collection: Jewelry Medium: Gold and Sapphire   « Less