Today, we have an abundance of blue items, including a surprising amount of blue stones and crystals, ranging from baby blues to deep midnight blues and everywhere in-between. The first synthetic pigment was “Egyptian blue,” created around 2500 BC by, big surprise here, ancient Egyptians. Many religions deemed blue as a sacred color, from adorning Mayan human sacrifices to the Christian Virgin Mary. As healing stones, blue gems are said to increase patience, soothe anxiety, and promote healthy, trusting relationships.įor centuries, blue pigments were expensive, thus reserved for the noble and wealthy. Blue is also the rarest color in nature!īlue gems symbolize tranquility, honest communication, and devotion. According to international surveys, blue is the most common favorite color. From azurite to sapphire to blue zircon, blue gemstones seem to capture attention like no other.
