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Glimmers of Sapphire
space which expresses the infinity of the universe, the blue sapphire appears in religious and mythological stories of antiquity, including numerous citations in the Holy Scriptures. In Exodus (24:10), the throne of God is paved with blue sapphires of celestial purity. The blue sapphire is also one of the twelve “fire stones” in Ezekiel (28:13-16), set in the breastplate of judgement, in Exodus (28:15-30). It is also one of the twelve gems laid in the foundations of the walls of the city of Jerusalem, Revelations (21:19). In Indian mythology the sapphire is associated with Saturn, God of darkness, and is considered the enemy of light. In general, the colour of the blue sapphire is identified with spirituality by most Orientals and in gem therapy it is used to induce tranquillity and concentration.
Dall’alto in senso orario: spilla rétro in zaffiri tondi, diamanti, oro giallo e bianco. Anno 1940, firmata Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y.; spilla rétro in zaffiri taglio ovale, diamanti taglio rosa, oro giallo 18 Kt. , circa 1955, firmata René Boivin; bracciale “tank”, composto da zaffiri quadrati e rettangolari taglio calibré, diamanti taglio circolare, platino 950 e oro giallo 750. Anno 1940, firmato Boucheron Paris.
From the top clockwise: retro brooch in round sapphires, diamonds, yellow and white gold. 1940, by Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y.; retro brooch in oval cut sapphires, rose cut diamonds, 18 Kt yellow gold, 1955, by René Boivin; “tank” bracelet, composed of square and rectangular calibré cut sapphires, circular cut diamonds, 950 platinum and 750 yellow gold. 1940, by Boucheron Paris.
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