Yellow sapphires, although not the champions in popularity, are no less loved by jewelers. First of all, the color reminiscent of the tropical sun attracts them: from dawn light yellow to midday rich yellow. True, specimens of the golden shade of honey are considered the most valuable.
Yellow sapphires live mainly in Sri Lanka, where they literally absorb the sun's rays. No wonder Sri Lanka is also called the country of "Eternal Summer". Although solar sapphires are often found in deposits in Myanmar, Thailand and Tanzania.
In terms of margin of safety, only diamonds can give odds to yellow sapphires. Having found an unstable atomic bond, yellow sapphires can be corrected for facets or split into several small stones, subject to the influence of temperature and pressure from the outside.
Yellow sapphires entered Europe during the colonization of Asian countries. They quickly built friendly relations with jewelers, becoming full-fledged "participants" of precious collections.
It is believed that yellow sapphires are ruled by Jupiter, so they are able to bring prosperity and wealth to their owners. And if you believe the signs, then for the first time wearing jewelry or watches with this stone is best on Thursday (Jupiter's day) to activate its magical properties.
