Sapphire is the term used to describe all varieties of the mineral Corundum excluding the red variety denoted Ruby since antiquity. Sapphire is an aluminum oxide with a hardness of 9. The only other mineral harder than Sapphire is Diamond. Sapphire is considered one of the Four Precious Gemstones. It can be found in metamorphic and igneous environments as well as alluvial deposits. The crystal system of Sapphire is hexagonal. The spectrum of colors Sapphire displays includes many shades of blue, violet, pink, white, green, black, yellow, and orange. In the gem trade, the term Sapphire with no prefix is considered the blue variety of Corundum also known as Kashmir Sapphire or Cornflower Blue Sapphire. Any other Sapphire other than blue is often referred to as “Fancy”. The blue pigment of Corundum is caused by inclusions of Iron and Titanium; the violet pigment is caused by Vanadium; the yellow or green pigment is caused by low levels of Iron; and the pink pigment is caused by the presence of Chrome. The presence of fine Rutile inclusions creates a star-like effect known as Asterism and is seen in highly valued Star Sapphires. An orange-pink variety called Padparadsha Sapphire has become increasingly desired and highly prized in today’s gem market, with a value sometimes greater than blue Sapphires. Sapphire is pleochroic, displaying varying colors when viewed from different axes, and sometimes color zoned, owing to Sapphire’s occasional color differences seen displayed in a single crystal. Color-changing Sapphires also exist. Fine Sapphire specimens have been found in India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Madagascar, Tanzania, Pakistan, Afghanistan, East Africa, the United States (Montana), and Australia. Australia is considered the world’s most abundant source of Sapphires today. The Verneuil Process describes the synthesis of the first lab created Sapphire in 1902 and only experts can tell the difference from natural or lab created Sapphires. Sapphires have been used and venerated throughout generations.

Blue Sapphire
• Element: Wind, Earth
• Chakras: Throat (5th), Third Eye (6th), Crown(7th)
• Keywords: Enhancer of Insight, Ethereal Messenger, Self-Discipline, Mental Agility, Extrasensory Perception, Expression of Truth

Sapphire is revered as a Stone of Royalty, protecting Kings from harm or envy since the times of ancient civilizations. Highly prized Blue Sapphire is sought after for its unique metaphysical properties. Psychic activation along with mental agility and the ability to truthfully express oneself are some key features Blue Sapphire carries. As a stimulator of the Throat, Third Eye, and Crown chakras, inner wisdom verbalizes itself eloquently. Sapphire in general is an ignitor stone, it puts purpose back into people’s lives, reigniting them to the joy of our human existence. Blue Sapphire activates the Third Eye, promoting mental acuity, focus, direction, and guidance. Blue Sapphire can help those who find themselves having problems with self-discipline and acts as a catalyst for promoting a fuller understanding of self. A connection with the ethereal realms can be established through the use of Blue Sapphire. A strong mind and spirit can be the result of utilizing Blue Sapphire for soul work. Offering enhanced insight as the Third Eye and Crown chakras are stimulated by Blue Sapphire, a clearer vision of life can be attained often catapulting people into their purity of existence, living in their real truths, and fulfilling their soul purpose here on Earth. A powerful stone that represents inner strength, discipline, purpose, and security, Blue Sapphire is an excellent aid for finding one’s self and promoting a meaningful existence.

Yellow Sapphire
• Element: Fire
• Chakras: Solar Plexus (3rd)
• Keywords: Stone of Prosperity, Manifestation of Intention, Strength of Will, Faith

Yellow Sapphire is considered a Stone of Prosperity vibrating with the third Solar Plexus chakra. Creative manifestation, alignment with Divine Will, and magnification of one’s intention are characteristics that Yellow Sapphire offers. Bringing the Golden Ray of creativity, expression, and joyful play, Yellow Sapphire helps focus our inner will and intentions into manifestations of our innermost dreams. Yellow Sapphire helps the wounded ego counter fear and doubt, sparking our enjoyment of life, and reestablishing faith in the Divine and most importantly, ourselves.

Padparadscha - Orange/Pink Sapphire
• Element: Fire
• Chakra: Root (1st), Sacral (2nd), Solar Plexus (3rd), Heart (4th)
• Keywords: Creativity, Ignite Sexuality, Sensory Enjoyment, Activating Chi

The rarest of the Sapphires, Padparadsha Sapphire is highly prized and powerful. Stimulating and purifying to the Sacral chakra, sexual energy, and creativity will begin to flow. Carrying with it the power of wisdom and the ability to overcome obstacles, Padparadsha means “Lotus Flower”. This Orange Sapphire helps one find enjoyment in the everyday existence of our life and helps one perceive and feel sensory experiences again. Breathing life-force energies back into the wearer, Padparadsha Sapphire activates the three lowest chakras as well as resonates with our vital organ, the heart. The pink hues this Sapphire can display coincide with the loving energies of the heart and help activate a playful, loving, compassionate, expressive spirit within us. Padparadsha Sapphire’s grounding powerful energy reminds us of the connection between our will, our heart, and the beauty of this physical Earthly existence.

Pink Sapphire
• Element: Water, Fire
• Chakra: Heart (4th)
• Keywords: Compassion, Gratitude, Acceptance, Release, Strength of Resilience of Heart

Pink Sapphire resonates with the fourth Heart chakra stimulating our love and aligning our heart with our mind. It encourages one to be resilient like our hearts, to always beat with a life-giving brilliance no matter the occasion. Pink Sapphire helps us handle any obstacles that come our way with acceptance, release, and faith. Facilitating compassion for others, healing emotional wounds, inspiring passion, and promoting gratitude are all key features this stone carries. Strengthening and balancing the heart, Pink Sapphire is a beneficial tool to rekindle a loving vibration with ourselves and the Earth.

White/Colorless Sapphire
• Element: Wind
• Chakra: Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th)
• Keywords: Spiritual Communication, Pure Objectivity, Enhanced Awareness, Clarity of Mind

White Sapphire can easily be mistaken for Diamond. Its energies activate the higher chakras helping one access their spirituality while offering clear objectivity and discernment. Enhancing our awareness of self and spirit, White Sapphire deepens our insight and opens communications to the ethereal realm. A great stone for anyone seeking to open their mind to new perspectives, White Sapphire offers spiritual and mental clarity. Expanding our consciousness can be key to our survival. White Sapphire teaches spiritual courage and can help us overcome our self-defeating behaviors while initiating communication with our highest selves. White Sapphire helps us realign with our Highest path.

Star Sapphire
Star Sapphires combines the most powerful elements of Sapphire and Rutile (hey, that's our name!) as it is minute Rutile inclusions intergrown within Sapphire that create the star-like effect. A great stone for use by Lightworkers, Star Sapphire helps us feel the Light of our essence in a grounded yet focused manner. Highly charged and the most energetically active of all Sapphires, Star Sapphire ignites our souls, realigning our hearts with Divine Love and Wisdom. Imparting us with the necessary knowledge to bring Light back into our lives and live within the vibration of Light, Star Sapphire allows for Manifestations with the Divine to occur.

Science Stuff

• Chemical Formula: Al2O3

• Color: White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Gray, Black,
and/or Multicolored

• Hardness: 9

• Crystal Habit: Hexagonal

• Refractive Index: 1.76-1.77

• Specific Gravity: 3.9-4.1

• Optic Character: Uniaxial

• Transparency: Transparent to Opaque

• Double Refraction: .0008

• Luster: Vitreous to Adamantine

• Fracture: Uneven

• Cleavage: None

• Mineral Class: Aluminum Oxide, Corundum