For many centuries, the Indians believe that  colorless sapphires is not mature. Myanmar gem miners that dim ruby color if buried in the ground, will eventually become bright red. Sri Lanka miners flawed gem is overripe. Garcia da Drta  1534-1570 years living in India believe that ruby color with maturity and deepening. 1582-1593 to India Jan Huyghen Von Linschoten wrote: "because of the rocks in the gems are initially white as time goes on, rely on the power of the sun, gradually perfect mature become ruby if it reaches dug perfect mature before it is a different color, as I said before, the dark red and reddish.

Sapphire has many  praise legend. it is said to be able to protect the king and the monarchy from harm and envy. It is best suited for the the priest ring crown jewel, traditional Christian Ten Commandments engraved on sapphire. 

Persians believe that the earth is supported by a huge sapphire reflect the sky blue . 

Oriental legendary sapphire seen as guiding stone, can protect the wearer does not disoriented, and also luck, even  after disposing of.

19th century, the famous explorer, author of the "Arabian Nights" Richard Burton has a huge star sapphire. he regards sapphire as amulets, wherever he go, always give him a good horse and timely service. The Sapphire was considered a medical role. It is said that the ruby bile excessive flatulence can be treated sapphire treatment of eye diseases.

So far, the sapphire is still loved by the people. The ruby as the July Birthstone, wearing red ruby jewelry, bright sun and ruby brilliant light each other, very vibrant, and progressive. Ruby is considered to be a symbol of love, passion and of high moral character. people also known as the love stone, as the 40th wedding anniversary of (Ruby marriage) souvenirs. A long time, the sapphire is seen as a symbol of loyalty and constancy. Star sapphire known as the "Stone of Destiny" the three beam Starlight band, has also been given to loyal, beautiful symbol of hope and fraternity. Sapphire is September birthday stone, also known as the 45th anniversary of marriage sapphire marriage.