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| About Sapphire Gemstones |
| Sapphires derive their name from the Latin word sapphirus, meaning blue, and are often referred to as the “gem of the heavens” or the “celestial gem,” as their colors mirror the sky at different times of the day.The word sapphire, stated without a prefix, implies blue sapphires only. Sapphires of all other colors are assigned a color prefix or are collectively termed fancy sapphiresAustralian sapphire :
Some of the largest sapphire deposits in the world herald from this sun-burnt country. While top quality Australian sapphires cannot compare with the finest stones from Kashmir, Burma, Ceylon or Madagascar, they have a charm all their own. Ceylon sapphire (Sri Lanka) :A renowned source for gemstones, the island of Ceylon (renamed Sri Lanka in 1972) holds the earliest records for the mining of sapphires (known in Sri Lanka as nilkata). Kanchanaburi sapphire (Thailand) :The sleepy province of Kanchanaburi, renowned for the bridge over the River Kwai, rests among the jungle valleys of western Thailand. Kanchanaburi’s Bo Ploi sapphire mines were discovered in 1918 and today remain one of world’s premier sources of blue sapphires. Madagascan sapphire :Today, Madagascar also provides some of the highest quality sapphires. Midnight blue sapphire Midnight blue sapphires combine deep rich colors and a spellbinding luster all in one gemstone. Nigerian sapphire :Nigeria plays a key role in supplying the world with some of the most popular gemstones
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