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Jewish feminine given name meaning "pearl" in Hebrew. Rita (given name) Given name Diminutive name derived from Margaret. Ruby: Ruby (given name) Given name Sapphire: Sapir (surname) Given name / surname Means sapphire or lapis lazuli in Hebrew. Neel Given name Greek origin, Nile River; blue sapphire. Neelam (given name) Given name Originates ...
Asterism on the surface of a blue star sapphire. A purple-pink star sapphire displaying asterism in a platinum ring.. An asterism (from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr) 'star' and -ism) is a star-shaped concentration of light reflected or refracted from a gemstone.
Sapphirine is a rare mineral, a silicate of magnesium and aluminium, with the chemical formula (Mg,Al) 8 (Al,Si) 6 O 20 (with iron as a major impurity). Named for its sapphire-like colour, sapphirine is primarily of interest to researchers and collectors: well-formed crystals are treasured and occasionally cut into gemstones.
True blue is an expression in the United States which means faithful and loyal. [99] In Britain, a bride in a wedding is encouraged to wear "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," as a sign of loyalty and faithfulness. A blue sapphire engagement ring is also considered a symbol of fidelity. [100]
What is the meaning of seeing a blue jay? Among spiritual experts, blue jays can symbolize several things. For instance, since blue jays have loud and unmistakable calls, people think of them as ...
During the Medieval Ages, European lapidaries came to refer to blue corundum crystal by "sapphire", a derivative of the Latin word for blue: sapphirus. [74] The sapphire is the traditional gift for a 45th wedding anniversary. [75] A sapphire jubilee occurs after 65 years.
National Marriage Week’s spokesperson, Arlene Pellicane, just released a book that speaks directly to this issue. Her book, "Making Marriage Easier; How To Love (and like) Your Spouse For Life ...
A wedding in Chicago, 1925. A wedding is a celebratory ceremony where two people are brought together in matrimony. [1] Wedding traditions and customs differ across cultures, countries, religions, and societies in terms of how a marriage is celebrated, but are strongly symbolic, and often have roots in superstitions for what makes a lucky or unlucky marriage.