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Sapphire

The name “sapphire” can also apply to any corundum that’s not ruby red, another corundum variety.

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Madagascar Beauty

This 7.04-ct. oval sapphire is from a new source, the island Madagascar.

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Blue Velvet

Deep, intense, velvety blue describes this sapphire’s color.

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Best in Daylight

Blue sapphire looks best in daylight and fluorescent light.

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Spindle Shape

This spindle-shaped crystal from Sri Lanka weighs 70.10-cts.

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Color Zoning

Blue color distribution in sapphire crystals is often uneven.

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Twinned

There is a second sapphire crystal growing into the larger one.

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The oval blue topaz
View of a dragonfly brooch from above. Translucent wings and body of blueish opal.
A multi-colored butterfly.
Jewelry design by Catherine Zheng of an Art Deco-inspired necklace featuring blue sapphire, tanzanite, diamonds and enamel. An ornate pendant hangs from a chain with stations of embellished links in between the chain. Photo by Emily Lane/GIA.
Blue sapphires
Sapphires from Antang and Gombe, Nigeria.
The finished 12.62 ct Montana Queen sapphire.
Rough sapphire after heating.
The rough sapphire crystal as it was mined.
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