Sapphire refused to shine when worn by the wicked or impure. If its luster dimmed, one knew his or her spouse had been unfaithful.

Marriage partners put great faith in the stone. Symbolizing truth, sincerity and tradition, it has been said that when Moses received the Ten Commandments they rested on tablets of sapphires. Ancient priests and sorcerers honored sapphire above all gems, for this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. The ancient Persians believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire whose reflection gave the sky its color. Ancient cultures had many lore and beliefs about the sapphire. Sapphire’s beauty inspired people to wonder. 8.Sapphire is one of the world’s most precious gems.įew gems capture the imagination as does sapphire.

One of the late princess’ most photographed jewellery pieces, Princess Diana received this fantastic suite of sapphire jewellery from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia for her wedding to Prince Charles, and was worn on multiple occasions and diplomatic events. Princess Diana’s Saudi Sapphire and Diamond Suite Photo: Getty

It is rumoured to have links to the Indian Maharaja Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. The Rockefeller Sapphire is prized for its rich cornflower blue hue and is so named for John D. Related article: 7 Pieces of Jewellery Kate Middleton Can’t Live Without 6. Rockefeller Sapphire Photo: GIA The cabochon-cut sapphire weighing 104 carats is part of the Royal Crown Jewels of Queen Elizabeth II, and was acquired by her ancestors in the 14th century. 5. Stuart Sapphire Photo: Royal Collection Trust Originally given to Princess Diana as a brooch by the late Queen Mother, Princess Diana quickly turned this stunning gem into an eye-catching choker featuring seven strands of pearls. 4. Princess Diana’s Sapphire and Pearl Choker Photo: Getty In 1907, it disappeared under mysterious circumstances and only resurfaced this century. Related article: 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Pearls 3. Blue Giant of the Orient Photo: The Jeweler BlogĪt 466 carats, the Blue Giant of the Orient is the largest faceted sapphire in the world.

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