According to oriental legend, the earth rested on
a giant sapphire, whose blue color was reflected
in the bowl of the sky. A variety of corundum
colored with aluminum oxide, sapphire is one of
the four gems called “precious” today. Its rarity
contributed to its reputation as a magic stone of
immense and all-encompassing power. It is said
to ward off infectious disease, dispel confusion,
and to enhance clarity of mind. The sapphire has
also been thought since antiquity to bring good
fortune to those who wear it. Anyone wearing
this rich blue gem will feel very lucky indeed.
- (FJ.2056)
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