Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
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Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September and is also recommended as a gift for a couple's fifth or forty fifth anniversaries. It is in the same family as the ruby, corundum, the only difference being the color. The most desirable color sapphire is blue, although they also come in violet, dark gray, orange, yellow, pink, green and black. These different colored sapphires are referred to as "fancy sapphires" and are often less expensive than the blue ones.
Sapphire measures strong in hardness, which makes it a perfect choice for jewelry that needs to stand up to everyday wear, such as in rings or bracelets. A gift of a sapphire symbolizes a pledge of trust and loyalty. It is from this tradition that sapphire has long been a popular choice for engagement rings. Ancient lore about the gem refers to them as a stone of friendship and loyalty, prosperity and protection. In the middle ages, people believed wearing a sapphire suppressed negative thoughts. It also has been long believed to have a curing power for natural ailments.