In old Persian lore, the Earth was said to be balanced on top of an enormous sapphire and its reflection gave the sky its blue color. Sapphires date as far back as the Ancient Romans and Greeks and have been mined since 800 BC. To this day, it’s hard to resist being drawn to the Read More
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Something Beautifully Blue
“Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe.” This pre-19th century English rhyme has been a standby for modern brides, along with the proverb, “Marry in blue, lover be true.” Blue has always been associated with purity, grace, trust, commitment, and protection. In ancient Rome, the bride wore Read More