The Stone of Sapphire

Greek word: σάπφειρος; sappheiros, "blue stone"

A sapphire means blue in Greek. The blue goes from dark blue almost black to pale blue. The finest blue sapphires are a strong blue. The star sapphire is very valued. Sapphires of colors other than blue are always referred to with the color. There are pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, violet sapphires, green sapphires and clear sapphires. Today most sapphires are mined in Australia.

It is said a necklace of sapphires will cure a sore throat.

The sapphire was called the "Stone of Destiny". Sapphires contribute to mental clarity and perception. They can promote financial rewards.

The sapphire is the symbol of heaven and joyful devotion to God.

Sapphire is associated with Aquarius, Virgo, Libra and Capricorn. It is the birthstone of September and has been the birthstone of April. Sapphire is the symbol of Saturn (dark blue) and Venus (light blue).

The idiom true blue came from this stone too. 

According to gemstone.com site, Sapphire was the stone of loyalty 

and fidelity, it symbolized truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. 

Tradition holds that Moses was given the ten commandments 

on tablets of sapphire, making it the most sacred gemstone

Because sapphire represents divine favor, they were the gemstone of 

kings and high priests. The British crown Jewels are full of large blue Sapphire, the symbol of pure  and wise rulers. 

Since Sapphire symbolizes sincerety and faithfulness, it is an excellent choice

for an engagement ring. 

When Prince Charles Chose a Sapphire engagement ring for Princes Diana 

couples all over the world were inspired to revive this venerable tradition. 

Sapphire is also the birthstone for September, The month when the most babies are born. Ancient lists also name sapphire as a birthstone for April  and the gemstone for the sign of taurus. 

THIS AUGUST 2012... as the Excelta Trading Corp. has come to its peak of life corporate existence, join us, as we celebrate the day of the Blue, the Sapphire Day. as it receives the same color the Fire117 product, CELEBRATE with us as we are about to jump start for the next new beginning...