×

SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE

1 Whatsapp us on +91 9372767144
2 Email us at info@nikitajewels.com


• 8/9, Grain Merchant CHS, Sec 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Tel: 022-27890394
• 8/108 Satra Plaza, Palm Beach Road, Sec 19D, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Tel: 022-27840058
• +91 9169936993

Collect your order offline

Tuesday to Sunday
11am - 9pm
Mondays off!

SIGN IN YOUR ACCOUNT TO HAVE ACCESS TO DIFFERENT FEATURES

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?

AAH, WAIT, I REMEMBER NOW!

Nikita Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.

Give us a call at 022-2784 0058/59/60, +91 9169936993 (Tue - Sun : 11am - 9pm)
  • SUPPORT
  • LOGIN
  • MY CART
    No products in cart.
  • Home
  • Gemstones
    • Premium Gemstones
    • Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
    • Ruby (Manik)
    • Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
    • Emerald (Panna)
    • Hessonite Garnet (Gomed)
    • Coral (Moonga)
    • Opal
    • Catseye
    • Pearl (Moti)
  • Diamond Jewellery
    • Diamond Rings
      • All Rings
      • Rings Under 10,000
      • Rs 10,000 – Rs 30,000
      • Solitaire Ring
      • Gemstone Rings
    • Diamond Earrings
      • All Earrings
      • Earrings Under Rs.10,000
      • Earrings Rs.10,000-Rs.30,000
      • Studs
      • Gemstone Earrings
      • Long Earrings
    • Diamond Pendants
      • All Pendants
      • Pendants Under Rs 10,000
      • Divine Pendants
      • Alphabets Pendants
    • Diamond Nose Pins
    • Diamond Bracelets
  • Divine Idols
    • Gold Wax Idols
    • Silver Wax Idols
  • Collections
    • Rajwadi Polki Collection
    • Sparkle Diamond Collection
    • Bond Collection for Men
    • Shagunn Collection
    • Suvarna Collection
    • Silver Shuddhi Collection
  • Gemstone Recommendation
  • About
    • About our Company
    • Customer Testimonials
    • Blog
    • Our Events
    • Careers
    • Foundation
Make a Payment
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Top 5
  • Top 5 things you didn’t know about Sapphire Gemstone
 
16 June 2016 / Published in Top 5

Top 5 things you didn’t know about Sapphire Gemstone

Sapphires is a unique blue gemstone that everyone adores encrusted in their jewellery. It stands out in any piece that is designed and it catches everyone’s attention, without a hint of doubt! The precious sapphire is more than just beautiful and intrinsic. Like every gemstone, sapphire has its own set of history, facts and myths. Read on to know more!

The name “Sapphire” was birthed from the Greek term, ‘sappherois’ referring to the blue stone lapiz lazuli. Centuries back, Greece and Rome believed that the stone would prevent any harm to be caused to the kings and queens. It was denoted as a heavenly blessing, once upon a time and went on to holding value as chastity, influencing spirits and making peace between enemies.

The sapphire begun being symbolized as a sign of royalty and romance after Prince Charles’ engagement ring to the renowned Lady Diana Spencer was encrusted with sapphire in them. Now, sapphires signify many morals such as nobility, truth, sincerity and faithfulness.  

The Blue Sapphire is also referred to “Neelam” in Hindi and it is debatably, the birth stone of Aquarius and Capricorn according to horoscopes. It is believed to ward off the evils and enhance the goodness of the planet, Saturn. Individuals who fall under this category are said to be hardworking, reserved and are known to lead a responsible life. According to medicine in India, sapphire is said to help get rid of the thyroid and throat chakra and calms the nervous system.

Wearing a blue sapphire is said to bring wealth, fame, a good name, health, prosperity, new opportunities and happiness in the life of the wearer. It wards off danger, travel problems, terror, thieves and accidents.

Besides zodiac signs, this stone is considered lucky for those who are born under the number 8 like 8th, 17th and 26th.

On the more scientific end, sapphire belongs to the corundum mineral variety. It is the second hardest substance on Earth, right after Diamonds. Blue is the traditional color of sapphire stones but they are also found in colours of near-red.

The stone lacks a cleavage but does consist of uneven fractures. The leading production of sapphire is Madagascar and is found largely in Sri Lanka, Burma and Kashmir.  

Sapphire should be cleaned using a soft cloth or brush with warm soapy water and wiped clean off all the soapy residue. Exposure to extreme heat can change colour and strong household chemicals can erode the beautiful sapphire stone.

Here are 5 things you probably don’t know about sapphires:

  1. The rarest type of sapphire is a pinkish orange variety called padparadscha, a name that comes from the Sanskrit word for lotus flower.
  2. Sapphires are among the most durable naturally occurring elements in the world.The only natural item that can scratch a sapphire is a diamond.
  3. Sapphires can exhibit a phenomenon called the “star effect,” or asterism. This occurs when needle-like inclusions create a six-ray star pattern on the surface of a cabochon-cut sapphire, often called a “star sapphire.”
  4. Perhaps the most intriguing type of sapphire is the “color change” variety. These gemstones exhibit different colors depending on the lighting, often changing from blue in daylight to purple in incandescent light.
  5. Because of this hardness, sapphire also has industrial uses. The Apple Watch features lab-created sapphire glass in its screen.

If you’re looking to purchase some sapphire stones, we at Nikita Jewellers have the best of them. Our store at Vashi has over hundreds of jewellery pieces for you to pick and choose from, so be sure to visit us today!

Stay tuned to know more about jewellery designs and precious stones.

Tagged under: Antique Jewellery, fancy, Gemstones, Gifting Ideas, Gold, Platinum, Rings, sapphire, shopping

What you can read next

5 Weird Facts about Diamonds
Top 5 Jewellery Gifting ideas
Top 5 Bollywood Movies with Exquisite Jewellery

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Monsoon Jewellery Care Tips

    Tip 1 Gold and platinum are counted as neutral ...
  • Sonam Kapoor’s Wedding Look with Antique Jhumkas

    Sonam Kapoor always has a way of surprising us ...
  • Differences Between 10K, 14K, and 18K Yellow Gold

    When we say something is gold, it usually depic...
  • Gold vs Platinum

    Gold and platinum are the two most commonly use...
  • Wearing ‘Gold’ jewellery is scientifically important for women!

    For centuries, jewellery has been an integral p...

Recent Comments

  • Nikita Jewellers on Contact
  • Ranaware on Contact

Archives

  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • April 2016

Categories

  • Art
  • Blue Sapphire
  • Branding
  • CORAL
  • Design
  • Design Competition
  • DIAMOND BRACELET
  • DIAMOND EARRINGS
  • diamond jewellery
  • diamond necklace
  • diamond nickles
  • Diamond nose ring
  • diamond pendant
  • Diamond Ring
  • Diamond Ring Designs
  • EMERALD
  • Facts First
  • Facts First|Fashion
  • Facts First|Fashion|Festivals
  • Facts First|Fashion|Festivals|Top 5
  • Facts First|Fashion|Gemstones
  • Facts First|Gemstones
  • Facts First|Top 5
  • Fashion
  • Fashion|Top 5
  • Festivals
  • gemstone
  • Gemstones
  • Gold jewellery
  • GOMED
  • Jewellery Tips
  • MOTI
  • NEELAM
  • OPAL
  • Pearl
  • Platinum
  • Polka Jewellery
  • PUKHRAJ
  • RUBY
  • Silver
  • Top 5
  • Uncategorized
  • Watches and Technology

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries RSS
  • Comments RSS
  • WordPress.org

Send us a Message

Useful Links

  • Privacy Policy
  • About us
  • Blog

Accepted Payments

Certification

Shipping Partners

© 2020 Nikita Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. | All rights reserved.
TOP
WhatsApp chat