Corundum
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Blue Sapphire
This exquisite gemstone is one of the most renowned and valuable in the world. Alongside emerald and ruby, sapphire is often referred to as the "big three" of gemstones.
Sapphires are particularly known for their blue color, with variations such as Cornflower Blue, Ceylon Blue, and Royal Blue.
This gemstone is associated with "royalty." Think of the world's most famous sapphire ring, the "Lady Diana Ring." This stunning engagement ring features a 12-carat blue sapphire set with 14 diamonds. It was Lady Diana's engagement ring and is now owned by Kate Middleton, the future queen of England. This classic piece also serves as inspiration for Celine. Another famous engagement ring with a beautiful blue sapphire belongs to Jennifer Aniston.
* Locations: Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Australia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Montana, and Tanzania
* Birthstone of September
* Celebrates the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
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Red Ruby
This stone symbolizes love and romance. In Sanskrit, the word ruby, "ratnaraj," means "The king of the gemstones." Deep red rubies are indeed one of the most valuable gemstones in the world.
Rubies are found in various shades of pink-red, from "pigeon blood" to dark red, and the color depends on where the stones are mined. Large specimens are extremely rare and much more precious than diamonds.
Famous jewels have been created with beautiful rubies, including the tiara of Princess Mary of Denmark and the stunning collection of Elizabeth Taylor. Gorgeous ruby engagement rings are worn by Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham, and Jessica Simpson.
* Locations: Mainly Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Africa.
* Birthstone of July.
* Celebrates the 5th and 40th wedding anniversary.
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Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange and Pink Sapphire
Sapphire also exists in various other beautiful colors besides blue, and these are even rarer: "the fancy sapphires."
Only 9% of all mined sapphires are pink, purple, yellow, or green. Very rare and therefore very valuable are the stunning pink-orange sapphires from Sri Lanka: the Padparadscha sapphire (lotus flower in Sinhalese).
A famous engagement ring with a Padparadscha sapphire can be found on the finger of Princess Eugenie of York. Jenny McCarthy wears a white gold engagement ring with a yellow sapphire and diamonds. And last but not least, Lady Gaga's white gold engagement ring with a pink sapphire, surrounded by diamonds.
* Locations: Sri Lanka, Australia, Burma, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Cambodia, Montana, and Tanzania
* Birthstone of September
* Celebrates the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
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