Sapphire gets its name from the color it implies. While the Latin word 'Sapphirus' implies blue, the Persian 'Safir' means beloved of Saturn. Sapphires and mysticism go together. Another legend touches on if a poisonous snake was put in a container together with a sapphire the rays from the gemstone would basically kill the snake. Sapphires also have healing powers and are terribly valuable in curing eye illnesses. Eskenwald to cure eye sicknesses. Ancient Greeks also wore…See More