SAPPHIRE

• Sapphires occur in many different colors but the most famous and valuable of sapphires is a rich intense blue.
• Sapphire has been treasured for thousands of years. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on a giant sapphire and its reflection colored the sky.
• Sapphire has long symbolized truth, sincerity, and faithfulness.
• The Tradition holds that Moses was given the ten commandments on tablets of sapphire, making it the most sacred gemstone.
• The British Crown Jewels are full of large blue sapphires, and Prince Charles chose a sapphire engagement ring for Princess Diana.
• Sapphire was thought to have strong medical powers. At one time it was credited to remove all impurities and foreign matter from the eye.
• The ancients regarded star sapphires as a guiding star for travelers and seekers of all kinds

RUBY

“ Would I own the ruby, Pearls would surround it. Oh!! proudly I will present it
   So dear it is to my heart ” - Johann Wolfgang

• Ruby was said to be the most precious of the twelve stones God created when he created all things.
• In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ruby is called “ratnaraj ”, or king of precious stones and also “ratnanayaka”, i.e leader of precious stones.
• It was thought that the wearer of a ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom and outstanding success in heart affairs.
• Furthermore, the wearer acquired the ability to live in peace with his enemies
• Rubies are today even more valuable and rare than the top quality colorless diamonds.
• The most famous source of fine rubies is Burma, now called Myanmar.
• Rubies that are perfectly transparent, with no flaws, are more valuable than those with inclusions which are visible to the eye.