SAPPHIRE

COLOUR
Deep, rich & plush tones of dark blue. A great poet once described the sapphire as "the blue of a clear sky just minutes after sundown."

HISTORY
 In the middle ages, people believed wearing a sapphire dissolved negative thoughts. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word "saphirus" and the Greek word "sapheiros", both meaning blue. In some religions, the blue colour of the sapphire is associated with the heaves and the stars.

CRYSTAL MEANING
The Sapphire has been seen for centuries as a guardian of innocence and promoter of a healthy & happy mind, body, soul & spirit. Wearing Sapphire is thought to help promote a positive & bright attitude to life, promoting self motivation and assisting in moving towards a path of self-fulfilment. Thought to bring joy, prosperity, inner peace & beauty, Sapphire is also said to provide protection while travelling.