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Sapphire, one of the five major gemstones
Kunzite with beautiful lilac pink color
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| Gemstone Name | sapphire | Kunzite |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Name | corundum | Spodumene (Spodumene) |
| Japanese name | Aodama | Spodumene |
| Origin of the name | Derived from the Latin word "Sapphirus" (blue) | It is named after the mineralogist George Frederick Kunz, who first identified it. |
| color | Blue, purple, orange, pink, green, etc. | Pink to purple |
| Mohs hardness | 9 | 6.5–7.0 |
| Origin | Kashmir, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, etc. | Afghanistan, Nigeria, etc. |
| Stone meaning | Sincere love, compassion, and virtue | Unconditional love |
| effect | Mental and physical stability and calm judgment | A gentle, calm, tolerant and compassionate heart |
| Care | Add mild detergent to lukewarm water and clean with a brush / Ultrasonic cleaning | Wash gently with a soft brush in lukewarm water using a mild detergent. Store separately away from direct sunlight. |
| others | Kashmir sapphires are now rarely mined and are expensive. Deep and vivid ones are called royal blue, and transparent and vivid ones are called cornflower. Padparadscha sapphires, which are intermediate colors between orange and pink, are considered rare stones because of their narrow color range. |
The birthstone for September is the well-known sapphire. Blue is famous, but it also comes in pink, orange, and green.Various colorsIn addition to being the birthstone for September, it is also designated as the zodiac stone for Aquarius.
The other is Kunzite, which was newly designated at the end of 2021. It is a relatively new gemstone discovered in the early 20th century.Pink to purpleThis time, we will introduce the September birthstone.
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Index
1.sapphire
Characteristics of Sapphire
When it comes to blue, sapphire is often mentioned, as it is the most representative blue gemstone and its Japanese name is "soutama."But did you know that sapphires come in a variety of colors other than blue, including purple, orange, pink, and yellow?
The mineral name is corundum,Ruby is the same mineralIn fact, all colors except red are classified as sapphires. When it comes to colors close to red, some appraisal institutions may distinguish between ruby and sapphire, making it difficult to draw the line.
Because it is corundum, it has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, making it a perfect gemstone for jewelry. Normally, beautiful color is achieved by heat treatment, but beautiful sapphires can be obtained without this treatment.No heatSapphires are sold in the market as precious stones and are highly valued. The main sources are Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, etc. Sapphires come in a variety of colors and shapes, and can be matched with a variety of styles.
Some sapphires have names, and I'd like to introduce a few of them.
■ Royal Blue Sapphire
Royal blue is considered the highest grade of blue sapphire. It is a special gemstone with a deep, noble blue color and a vivid shine. Usually, as the blue color gets darker, it loses its shine, but royal blue retains its vividness and brilliance. It is also the official color of the United Kingdom.
Royal blue is considered the highest grade of blue sapphire. It is a special gemstone with a deep, noble blue color and a vivid shine. Usually, as the blue color gets darker, it loses its shine, but royal blue retains its vividness and brilliance. It is also the official color of the United Kingdom.
■ Cornflower Sapphire
Cornflower is native to Kashmir and is named after the color of the cornflower flower. Although it is the same blue color, royal blue is a deep color that gives it a noble impression, but cornflower is characterized by a slightly paler and gentler hue. Of course, it is also highly saturated, and only cornflowers with a brilliant color are given the name. Currently, cornflower from Kashmir is rarely produced, and it is quite expensive.
Cornflower is native to Kashmir and is named after the color of the cornflower flower. Although it is the same blue color, royal blue is a deep color that gives it a noble impression, but cornflower is characterized by a slightly paler and gentler hue. Of course, it is also highly saturated, and only cornflowers with a brilliant color are given the name. Currently, cornflower from Kashmir is rarely produced, and it is quite expensive.
■ Padparadscha Sapphire
Padparadscha means "lotus flower" in Sinhalese. Because it has a narrow color range, only intermediate shades between orange and pink, it is traded at a high price as a rare stone. This is also determined by color, and whether it will be identified as a padparadscha sapphire will vary depending on the appraisal agency. If the pink is strong, it is a pink sapphire, and if the orange is strong, it is an orange sapphire. This subtle hue gives a calm and elegant impression, and dresses up in a mature style.
Padparadscha means "lotus flower" in Sinhalese. Because it has a narrow color range, only intermediate shades between orange and pink, it is traded at a high price as a rare stone. This is also determined by color, and whether it will be identified as a padparadscha sapphire will vary depending on the appraisal agency. If the pink is strong, it is a pink sapphire, and if the orange is strong, it is an orange sapphire. This subtle hue gives a calm and elegant impression, and dresses up in a mature style.
■Star Sapphire
Star sapphires have a star effect, where six lines appear when light is shone on them. This star effect is caused by inclusions and is made apparent by the soft, rounded cabochon cut. The production of large star sapphires is becoming less and less, and those with a deep, beautiful body color are highly prized.
Star sapphires have a star effect, where six lines appear when light is shone on them. This star effect is caused by inclusions and is made apparent by the soft, rounded cabochon cut. The production of large star sapphires is becoming less and less, and those with a deep, beautiful body color are highly prized.
The origin of sapphire
The name comes from the Latin word "sapphirus" meaning blue. Its Japanese name is "soutama," meaning blue, so it is a gemstone with a very strong image of blue.
The effects of sapphire
The stone's word is "Sincere love, compassion, and virtue".
The calming sapphire symbolizes the strong love and loyalty between husband and wife.
It has been believed to stabilize both the mind and body, enhance concentration and intuition, and enable calm judgment.
Sapphires are also sometimes used as something blue when marrying. For this reason, many people, especially overseas, choose sapphires for engagement rings. Sapphires represent sincere love, and are also useful in romantic and affectionate relationships.
This gemstone is perfect for those who want to build good relationships and stabilize their emotions.
The calming sapphire symbolizes the strong love and loyalty between husband and wife.
It has been believed to stabilize both the mind and body, enhance concentration and intuition, and enable calm judgment.
Sapphires are also sometimes used as something blue when marrying. For this reason, many people, especially overseas, choose sapphires for engagement rings. Sapphires represent sincere love, and are also useful in romantic and affectionate relationships.
This gemstone is perfect for those who want to build good relationships and stabilize their emotions.
Caring for Your Sapphire
Sapphires are known as one of the hardest gemstones, with a Mohs hardness of 9. Don't be nervous about using them, just keep using them. However, they are softer than diamonds, so try to avoid storing them with other jewelry as much as possible.
To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the stone to clean it. If you scrub, the prongs holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to tap the stone. When you're done cleaning, rinse with lukewarm water.
We also recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any fine dirt.
To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the stone to clean it. If you scrub, the prongs holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to tap the stone. When you're done cleaning, rinse with lukewarm water.
We also recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any fine dirt.
Hojudo also has a wide selection of sapphire jewelry. Be sure to check out their website.
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2.Kunzite
Kunzite characteristics
Kunzite was designated as the birthstone for July in 2021. It is not well known yet, but it was discovered in a California mine in the early 20th century.New GemsThat's it.It looks similar to morganite, but is characterized by its purple-pink color, and even though it is pink, it tends to have a mature, subdued shade.
This gemstone is relatively inclusion-free and is often mined in large crystals, making it a great choice for those looking for larger pink jewelry.
Another attractive feature is its pleochroism, which allows it to show different colors depending on the angle from which it is viewed.
The mineral name is spodumene. Its Japanese name is "spodumene." Among this mineral, the pink one is called kunzite, the green one is called hiddenite, and the yellow one is called triphane.
The main sources of kunzite used in jewelry are Central Asia, including Afghanistan, and Nigeria. Kunzite from Afghanistan and Pakistan is particularly popular because it is vibrant and highly transparent.
The origin of Kunzite
Kunzite was named after the scientist George Frederick Kunz, who first identified the gemstone when it was discovered in a California mine.
The effects of Kunzite
The stone's word is "Unconditional love".
It helps you to achieve emotional stability by accepting yourself. It also brings you pure love without expecting anything in return, making you feel gentle and calm, and bringing out your own individuality by being tolerant and compassionate.
This gemstone is perfect for those who want to heal a wounded heart or who want to be enveloped in pure, warm energy.
It helps you to achieve emotional stability by accepting yourself. It also brings you pure love without expecting anything in return, making you feel gentle and calm, and bringing out your own individuality by being tolerant and compassionate.
This gemstone is perfect for those who want to heal a wounded heart or who want to be enveloped in pure, warm energy.
Caring for Your Kunzite
It is a relatively hard gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.5, but it will break if it comes into contact with other gemstones.
Also, storing jewelry in direct sunlight or in a high temperature place for a long period of time may cause it to fade, so be sure to store it individually in a jewelry box at the appropriate temperature.
To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently scrub the stone. If you scrub too hard, the prongs holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to scrub gently. Once you've finished scrubbing, rinse the Kunzite with lukewarm water.
Also, avoid using ultrasonic cleaners.
Also, storing jewelry in direct sunlight or in a high temperature place for a long period of time may cause it to fade, so be sure to store it individually in a jewelry box at the appropriate temperature.
To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently scrub the stone. If you scrub too hard, the prongs holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to scrub gently. Once you've finished scrubbing, rinse the Kunzite with lukewarm water.
Also, avoid using ultrasonic cleaners.
Hojudo also stocks Kunzite jewelry. Be sure to check out their website.
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