Blue Stone Rings

The rings you see below are all set with blue coloured stones, ranging in hue, hardness, density, refraction of light, cut and size.

Tanzanite:  Discovered in the Merelani district of Tanzania, near Mount Kilimanjaro in 1967. So far, all tanzanite discoveries have been limited to a six kilometre strip in this area, which was divided into four blocks, labelled A, B, C and D. Block C is the only site still commercially producing rough tanzanite at this time.  The stone has never been found in another locality, so it is indeed a depleting resource.  Governmental challenges, flooding, hand mining limitations, and tremendous popularity have now created a worldwide shortage of tanzanite.

 Aquamarine:  Its name is derived from the Latin words for water and sea.  In ancient times, it was believed that sailors wearing aquamarine pendants would be protected from the perils of the sea. The stone symbolized happiness and eternal youth. It was viewed in Christian symbolism to bring moderation and control of passions to its owner. It is a gentle and peaceful gemstone, and it is said to fortify one's sense of self-esteem.

Alexandrite:   Alexandrite is a stone of good omen. Alexandrite can assist one in centering the self, reinforcing self-esteem, and increases one’s ability to experience joy.

Iolite:  It is believed that the Vikings used the Iolite gemstone to help them navigate on the high seas when very far away from the coastline. Looking through the gemstone at a certain angle, the Vikings could determine the exact position of the sun and never got lost when on the high seas. Iolite is believed to be the gemstone of happiness and joy. It is also believed to possess Feng Shui properties that help build relationships with others.

Sapphire:  Sapphires were reputed to protect kings from harm and envy.  In the 13th Century, it was written that sapphires had the power to protect against poverty, make a stupid man wise and an irritalbe man good-tempered.