The sapphire has for a long time, been identified with chastity, piety, and repentance. It is believed to bring wisdom and truth, increase perception and the understanding of justice. It is also believed to help find peace of mind and serenity and promote a life of sincerity, helping preserve one's innocence while learning life's truths. Sapphires also are associated with romantic love, representing fidelity and romantic devotion. It also used for a quest to increase one's faith, hope and joy and to keep thoughts pure and heavenly.
Psychologically, the sapphire helps maintain inner peace and are good for one's mental state. Sapphires help promote a positive attitude towards life, promoting self motivation and helping move forward towards a path of self-fulfillment. They have also been used as remedies for mental and nervous disorders. Physically, sapphires promote general health. They calm nerves and promote mental clarity, helping with focus and concentration. They are said to help in cooling fevers, protecting against mental illness, ulcers, rheumatism and sharpening eyesight.
The sapphire has, for centuries, been seen as a symbol of the heavens, a guardian of innocence, a bestower of truth, a promoter of good health, and a preserver of chastity. It is believed to bring gifts of fulfillment, joy, prosperity, inner peace and beauty. Some wore it to ward off illness or as protection while traveling.
