BURMESE SAPPHIRE
As the sapphire symbolises royalty, nobility and sincerity, it had a significant role in the history and religions of many countries. It performs the role of a guardian gem in Ancient Greece and Rome, believed to have possessed a mysterious link between heaven and Earth. The sapphire is valued by Buddhists as a gem which gives Spiritual Light, bringing peace and happiness to its owner. Meanwhile in the Jewish religion, it was described as a seal-stone in the ring of King Solomon. According to Exodus XXIV.10, the sapphire was referred to as: “There was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his dearness.” From the beliefs of the Ancient Greek to the many religions, a conclusion can be drawn stating that the sapphire is highly respected gemstone, representing morality and faith.
Burmese is one of the homes of the most divine and important sapphires of the world. As the demand continues to increase, the supply rapidly fells, causing the number of gems to diminish greatly in number. Lately, large, untreated sapphires have been ever harder to find in the Burmese mines. To be presented in Tiancheng’s upcoming sale includes a 14.48-carat natural unheated Burmese ‘Royal Blue’ sapphire ring (Lot 120). The sapphire of vivid blue colour owns an irresistible charm, an extremely incomparable true gift from nature.