Choosing their favorite stones, people are guided by different parameters. Some are attracted by the name, others by their magical properties, and others by color. Fans of blue know that such stones have a soothing and relaxing effect. Blue stones, precious and semiprecious, will simultaneously help develop intuition and logical thinking. If you look at this color, then there are
associations with stormy sea and peaceful sky. Purposeful, business, confident people choose blue stones. Precious helpers, they will direct you to walk firmly along the chosen path. Indian astrologers claimed that if you put a mentally ill person in a room upholstered with blue felt, he will become calmer, or maybe even completely recover.
Blue stones. Precious and ornamental
The most popular among blue stones is sapphire. If we consider semiprecious and ornamental minerals, then you can find agate, lapis lazuli, aventurine, quartz, tourmaline.
Navy gem
Sappheiros (sapphire) in Greek means "blue stone". But it happens and other colors: pink, colorless, green, yellow. The most valuable minerals are bright blue, cornflower blue.
In ancient Persia, it was believed that the earth was located on a large sapphire, and the blue sky is its reflection. The Greeks considered it the stone of Zeus, and the Romans - Jupiter. Refers to gemstones, is corundum. Valued from ancient times, has a rich history. It is believed that protects its owner from envious thoughts, poisoning, attracts friends and wards off enemies. Previously, it was a stone of doctors, because it cured of many ailments. They believed that this mineral helps with heart disease, promotes sound sleep. Earrings with sapphire were presented to young girls: it was believed that he makes them more serious and promises a successful marriage.
Sapphires in History
He was loved by monarchs, a mineral of heavenly color inserted into the crowns of many kings and emperors. A blue sapphire gem bearing the name "Saint Edward" adorns the British crown. According to legend, the seal of the wise king Solomon was made of it. Alexander the Great had a ring with this stone.
Place of Birth
The best stones are mined in Madagascar and Sri Lanka. Sapphires from
Myanmar and Kashmir, but now they are almost never found in the jewelry market. Most are mined in the USA, Thailand, Kenya, Cambodia, Australia, Tanzania. The largest sapphire, weighing 12.6 kilograms, was mined in 1996 in Myanmar. Solid: if you hold an emerald over it, then there will be no trace. The heterogeneity of the color is characteristic: in addition to blue, yellow, blue and red shades may be present on the same stone.
Zodiac and blue stones (precious). Sapphires and their magical properties.
It can not be worn with pearls: they are not friends. Recommended for Virgo, Aquarius and Aries, Capricorn is not suitable. It acts on these signs in different ways, giving them the missing properties. Aries will help you learn to control yourself, save you from excessive temper, give missing wisdom. Virgo will be able to better communicate with people, for them will become an ally in thought. It will give courage to Aquarius and help to develop spiritually. They do not recommend it to infantile and inactive people, because he is able to turn them into passive amoebas.
