Sapphire necklace button 4-5 mm faceted

This extraordinary sapphire necklace, made from finely faceted button-cut stones measuring 4 to 5 mm, is a piece of jewelry exhibiting regal elegance and timeless beauty. The stones gleam in a deep, rich cornflower blue – one of the most coveted shades in the gemstone world. Each button-cut stone shimmers in a slightly different hue of blue, from delicate light blue to intense dark blue, making this necklace a truly unique piece of jewelry. The practical extension chain allows you to adjust the length to suit your style. A gemstone that has stood for wisdom, purity, and royal dignity for millennia.

Mineralogical Properties

Sapphire belongs to the corundum group (Al₂O₃), making it one of the hardest and most valuable gemstones in the world. Its Mohs hardness is 9, meaning sapphire is one of the hardest natural minerals after diamond and is exceptionally robust. Its characteristic blue color is caused by traces of titanium and iron in the crystal lattice – depending on the concentration, the color ranges from delicate light blue to the coveted, intense cornflower blue. Sapphire encompasses all corundum varieties except red (ruby) – it also comes in pink, yellow, orange, green, and colorless (leucosapphire). Sapphire crystallizes in the trigonal system and exhibits a lively vitreous luster, as well as occasional asterism (star effect). Its name is derived from the Greek "sappheiros" (blue). The most important sources are Sri Lanka (Ceylon sapphire), Myanmar (Burma), Kashmir, Madagascar, Australia, and Thailand.

Healing & Energetic Properties

In lithotherapy, sapphire is considered a stone of wisdom, inner clarity, and mental strength. Hildegard von Bingen already described and utilized the effect of cornflower-blue sapphire on the nerves and as a healing stone. The following effects are attributed to it:

• strengthens nerves, calms, and balances
• provides inner clarity, tranquility, and mental order
• strengthens concentration, focus, and rational thinking
• promotes wisdom, integrity, and spiritual insight
• protects against negative influences and strengthens the soul
• was traditionally used, according to Hildegard von Bingen, for nervous ailments and to strengthen the mind
• supports honesty, loyalty, and deep inner truth

In chakra teachings, blue sapphire is associated with the brow chakra (Third Eye) and the throat chakra – it sharpens your mind, opens you to higher knowledge, and helps you express your inner truth clearly and courageously.

Care & Note

Clean your necklace with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Due to its exceptional hardness, sapphire is very easy to care for – however, avoid contact with chemicals and perfume. Information on healing properties is based on traditional lithotherapy and is not a substitute for medical treatment.