Sapphire

thumb|The heaven-hued sapphire ~ Shakespeare Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, and silicon. Quotes [H]is belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. Song of Solomon 5:14 (KJV) Sapphire produces peace of mind and equanimity. It chases out evil thoughts by establishing healthy circulation. It opens barred doors to the spirit. It produces a desire for prayer. It brings peace, but he who would wear it must lead a pure and holy life. Buddhist saying, quoted by Ellen Conroy, The Symbolism of Colour (1921), p. 29 The Indy saphyre blewHer vaynès doth ennew; John Skelton, "The Commendacions of maystres Jane Scrope" The Boke of Phyllyp Sparrowe (1545) The heaven-hued sapphire William Shakespeare, A Lover's Complaint (1609) Between thy breasts (than down of swans more white) There plays the sapphire with the chrysolite. Robert Herrick, "To Julia", Hesperides (1648) Whilst the fond people offer’d SacrificeTo Saphyrs, ’stead of Veins and Arteries,And bow’d unto the Diamonds, not her Eyes. Richard Lovelace, "Another. A Black Patch on Lucasta’s Face", Posthume Poems (1659) A sapphire shines as blue as heaven; Christina Rossetti, "Jewels", Sing-Song (1893) I have sapphires and rare gemsOn my mantle’s sacred hems, Francis Saltus Saltus, "Lot’s Wife", The Witch of En-dor, and Other Poems (1891) External links Category:Minerals Category:Gemstones