Like a star set against the midnight sky, the Sapphire gemstone has long been connected to nobility, majesty, and serves as a symbol for the heavens above. When we say the name Sapphire, no doubt today, it conjures images of that velvet midnight blue stone that sparkles with all the promise of love, wealth, wisdom, and wonder.

But it’s only been since the Middle Ages that we call the Sapphire stone by that name, before that - Sapphire was the name gifted to Lapis Lazuli. Taking its name from the Greek word Sappheiros and the Latin Sapphirus - both translating to Blue Stone, the Sapphire is loved for its rich and heady deep blue hues. If Sapphire doesn’t strike a note of pure joy in your heart, take a look at our healing crystal guide to essential gemstones and find a stone that makes you say a wholehearted yes. We delve into the drama and delight of these wise and ancient beloved gemstones. They entice with their sparkling color, their mysterious powers, and their regal history. The meaning of Sapphire is joy and wisdom, it is also associated with truth and loyalty. It is a precious gemstone that is highly sought after. Sapphire is part of the hexagonal crystal system and scores a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale.

It consists of aluminium oxide with traces of iron, magnesium, chromium and titanium. Sapphire is a deep blue stone that is a variety of corundum.

Raw black sapphire