 Did you know a single Sapphire could have prevented the Trojan War….???. Yes, Helen’s elopement with Paris could have been prevented had Menelaus made her wear a Sapphire. Strange, but back in the ancient times the chastity of the women was tested by making her wear a Sapphire. The changing color of the stone in different lights would testify whether she would change with time or not.A regal gem, Sapphire has an interesting historical and cultural importance. It is believed that great Oriental traveler; Sir Richard Francis Burton owned a large star Sapphire. It was his talisman which brought him eternal fame and prosperity. The ancient emperors wore a Sapphire around their necks to protect them from dangers. It would shield them from the poisonous envy of the rivals. It is also contemplated that the Ten Commandments were inscribed on a Sapphire and the word sapir in many English Bibles is actually Sapphire. Draped in different folklores, Sapphire has been a royal choice because of its grandeur and mystical powers. In modern times, Sapphire gained sudden limelight when Prince Charles presented Lady Diana with a Sapphire Engagement ring. In fact every lady should have some jewelry in Sapphire…. |
Sapphire: Legends and Lore . . .
By sabrina - Posted on August 17th, 2007
