YELLOW SAPPHIRE

YELLOW SAPPHIRE

Yellow Sapphire , classified as a semi-precious stone, is member of the Corundum family like Ruby. It has a beautiful hue of yellow which comes from the little traces of iron present in its chemical structure. Transparent sapphires that have the flatter colour of sunset and sparkly surface are the most admired ones. Sapphires often have several visual interior inclusions. But the distinguishing trait of high quality yellow sapphire is that it doesn’t have any visible inclusions. Yellow sapphire was first found in the gem-rich island of Sri Lanka. The mines of Serendip in Sri Lanka are the primary source of yellow sapphire. Heavy rain in the fields washed out the stones and brought out the sapphire by chance. This event is termed as ‘Serendipity’. Madagascar, Tanzania, India and Australia also have some yellow sapphire mines. Tomahawk Tiger, weighing nearly 2020 carats is the largest yellow sapphire mined till date.

The Sinhalese and Sanskrit name for yellow sapphire is ‘padparadscha’. In ancient times it was also referred to as ‘hyacinth’. Yellow sapphire is considered a special stone in Indian and Vedic astrology. It is called ‘Pukhraj’ meaning yellow stone. Many believed that it diverts light, peace and wisdom to the person wearing it. According to Hindi beliefs, yellow sapphire is considered as the stone of planet Jupiter which is also known as the Deva guru and believed as the teacher of Gods. The common belief is that yellow sapphires actuate its wearer toward happiness, wisdom and fulfillment. It is also associated with life, fertility and marriage.

Glamira produces rings, earrings; necklaces, etc. combining Yellow Sapphire with many alloys, other gemstones and colours. All the meaning and shine of yellow sapphire is transpired in these jewelries. To get the most beautiful jewelries, Glamira supplies most special gems that meets the high quality of 4C’s : Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight. These stones when met with the design of jewelry and yellow or white gold alloys, sparkles from every angle. It will definitely light up your hand as a yellow sapphire ring or your face as a pair of yellow sapphire earrings . Customized yellow sapphire engagement ring for a marriage proposal will let you write your own love story inspired by the meaning a yellow sapphire carries with it. Glamira cordially invites you to feel and embrace the light of Jupiter upon your beautiful skin.