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sapphire

[saf-ahyuhr] / ˈsæf aɪər /


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A centrepiece of the prosecution case concerned the mysterious reappearance of Arlene's gold eternity ring, diamond and gold wedding ring, and a sapphire engagement ring.

From BBC

She wore navy silk riding clothes, and sapphires, and an expression as inscrutable as the sea.

From Literature

It said the watch was made up of 397 precious stones, including diamonds, green sapphires, garnets and other gems.

From BBC

We crisscrossed our paths as we circled the viewing cases, our eyes dancing over the gold and silver, the pearls and rubies and sapphires.

From Literature

Tour the Smithsonian Gem Collection whenever you want with this book on the histories of the Star of Asia sapphire, the Dom Pedro Aquamarine obelisk and the Hope Diamond.

From The Wall Street Journal