Stones Sapphires : Shops for Sapphires

Sapphires, especially the vivid blue variety, have enchanted people for thousands of years. Sapphires can be expensive, yet attractive, reasonably-priced jewelry and stones are available with careful shopping.

Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 10K Gold setting
Photo by Teresa Knudsen

"To the ancient and medieval world, Sapphire of heavenly blue signified the height of celestial hope and faith, and was believed to bring protection, good fortune and spiritual insight. It was a symbol of power and strength, but also of kindness and wise judgment."

http://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/sapphire

Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 10K Gold setting
Photo by Teresa Knudsen

Here are some sapphire merchants offering this beautiful stone.

Resources

http://www.africagems.com/bluesapphire.html

"Brilliant Earth provides fine jewelry from ethical, pure sources - jewelry that you can truly be proud to wear." "Beyond Conflict Free." "Recycled Precious Metals."
http://www.brilliantearth.com/blue-sapphire-jewelry/

"Did you know that sapphire is the second-hardest mineral, just behind diamond? This hardness coupled with their gorgeous sparkling blue color makes sapphires a stunning choice for jewelry"
http://www.kay.com/en/kaystore/sapphire-100043--1/1000430000/100020/1/0/0/0/100020.100022.100043

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/

Many of the simulated sapphires have a beauty without being expensive.
 http://www.ross-simons.com/jewelry/all/gemstones,sapphire/navigate.jsp

Here is more information and some links:
http://merryrosehomegardenfarm.blogspot.com/2015/10/merry-rose-stones-lore-sapphire.html