September Gemstone poem - the Sapphire

September Birthstone poem - the Sapphire
"A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
To bring her joy and peace of mind."

Sapphire

Represents one’s connection with divine mind. Opens the mind to beauty and intuition.
Physical: Stimulates the regeneration of the pituitary gland and the ductless glandular system.
Emotional: Improves communication with spirit guides, promotes clarity and inspiration. Alleviates depression by helping the body correctly regulate the chemicals that affect moods.

Sapphire Gemstone | As Gem of the Sky

Sapphire is the most valued stones just like rubies, emeralds and diamonds. It is the single crystal form of aluminum oxide has known as corundum. It can be found as natural gemstones including wafers for the deposition of semi-conductor. It includes any gemstone quality varieties of the mineral corundum except the full saturated red variety. The trace elements can give sapphires their blue, yellow, pink, purple, orange and natural orange.


History
In early times, people believe that blue sapphire is an enormous on which earth was embedded. However the gemstone, comes in other colour, from blue to purple. But do you know that sapphire, are gems of the sky and found in the hard ground of the blue planet. Sapphire are found in different countries like Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Thailand and Brazil. Some of these
glitter on sunlight while other do the artificial light.

Astrology
Sapphire are associated with Saturn and is the birthstone associated with September. The 45th anniversary is known as the sapphire anniversary.

Beliefs
Blue is the main colour of sapphire. It is associate with the feeling of sympathy, harmony, friendship and leadership. The sapphire symbolized loyalty but at the same time it give impression to people loving and belonging.

Celebrity Gemstone

Joan Crawford loved sapphires so much the press called them "Joan Blue." One of her favorite pieces was a bracelet set with three star sapphires of 73.15 carats, 63.61 carats, and 57.65 carats. She also received a 70-carat star sapphire engagement ring from her second husband. She also owned a 72-carat emerald cut sapphire which she often wore on the same finger! In the forties, Crawford added a 75-carat amethyst ring and a huge 100-carat citrine ring, both emerald-cut with a simple mounting.


Sapphire have formed important constituent of jewelry in the recent years. The cost of sapphire jewelry depends on the place from which the sapphire stones are mined. Sapphires found in Kashmir, India are believed to be of the highest value.

Hence, one must look at the size, color and transparency of the Sapphire stones before purchasing the jewelry. Only then can they achieve good value for their money.

Ruby Gemstone | As Valuable Gemstone in the World

Ruby is considered as the valuable gemstone in the world because of the genuineness and it s natural origin.

History
Ruby is a red gemstone that varies from light pink to blood red, a variety of aluminum oxide.It is considered as one precious stones, together with emerald, diamonds, and sapphire. This are members of the corundum family of mineral. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone. Ruby are mined in Africa, Burma, Australia, Greenland and North Carolina.

New age beliefs
Ruby's colour is red which means color of love and called as king of the gemstones. The most important thing about this precious stone is its colour. Like other gemstone, Ruby means passion and the perfect way to express powerful feeling and the source of beneficial powers. It gives the immortality and strength of the heart.

Birthstone information Ruby is the gemstone associated with July and of the zodiac sign Leo and Cancer. It is associated
with the sun in Vedic Astrology. The universal feeling of love and passion , so no wonder that
ruby jewelry has always been in demand.
Scientific Information
General
Category Mineral variety
Chemical formula aluminium oxide with chromium, Al2O3::Cr

VARIETY INFORMATION:
* VARIETY OF: Corundum , Al2O3 .
* USES: Gemstone.
* BIRTHSTONE FOR: July
* COLOR: various shades of red.
* INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.76 - 1.78
* BIREFRINGENCE: 0.009
* HARDNESS: 9
* CLEAVAGE: none, although there is a rhombic parting
* CRYSTAL SYSTEM: trigonal
* PLEOCHROIC: strongly