WHY ARE CEYLON BLUE SAPPHIRES SPECIAL?
Ceylon Sapphires are Ancient
Many gemstones are referred to by the names of the country or region where they are mined. Ceylon is modern-day Sri Lanka. When the area was colonized by the Portuguese in 1505 it was called Ceilão. The Dutch changed this to Zeylan, and when the British colonized the area in 1798 it became Ceylon. The country became Sri Lanka in 1948 after gaining independence from Britain, however, sapphires from Sri Lanka are still referred to as Ceylon sapphires and are widely used in sapphire engagement rings and other fine jewelry.
Luminosity, radiance, and allure of Ceylon sapphires will continue to capture the hearts of many around the world. Blue sapphire was declared as the national gemstone of Sri Lanka in 2003.
Ceylon sapphires are thought to be a product of the Pan-African orogeny, which was a series of tectonic-thermal events occurring 450 - 750 million years ago. This plate movement created ideal conditions for the creation of gemstones all across Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. In order for sapphires to form, a very exacting combination of elements and events must come into play.
The mineral aluminum oxide must undergo an isomorphic process wherein the aluminum ions dissipate along with other minerals, forming the rare substance corundum. The blue hues of sapphires are formed due to the presence of small amounts of titanium and iron. In some cases, rutile is present and creates star sapphires.
The traditional blue sapphire represents loyalty, wisdom, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness both in religious matters and in personal relationships which is why they make such popular engagement rings. For many centuries, Ceylon blue sapphires have been treasured by royal families around the world. Renowned for their allure and range of blues; sapphires are considered a symbol of love, loyalty, power, royalty, and wisdom.
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