sapphire

noun

sap·phire | \ ˈsa-ˌfī(-ə)r

Definition of sapphire

1a : a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red especially : one of a transparent rich blue

b : a gem of such corundum

2 : a deep purplish-blue color

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Kate Middleton opted for a classic look on her second day in Northern Ireland, pairing a bespoke Jenny Packham dress with her late mother-in-law's sapphire earrings. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Steps Out in a Bespoke Jenny Packham Dress and Princess Diana's Earrings," 28 Feb. 2019 In the living room, a 1960s Robert Haussmann sofa gleams in its sapphire silk velvet by Ralph Lauren Home. — Alina Cho, ELLE Decor, "Uptown Glamour Goes Downtown in a Bold West Village Pad," 22 Feb. 2019 Plus, just last month, Kate wore Diana's sapphire earrings for a royal appearance in Dundee. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Wore a Pair of Princess Diana's Favorite Earrings for Her BAFTA Red Carpet Appearance," 11 Feb. 2019 If the book is more your thing, grab a pair of faux sapphire earrings and a pearl necklace to rep the cover art. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "10 Genius Pop Culture Halloween Costumes That Are SO 2018," 15 Aug. 2018 The earrings perfectly match Kate's sapphire engagement ring, another heirloom inherited from Diana. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Sapphire Earrings in Scotland," 29 Jan. 2019 For example, Meghan Markle's stunning diamond ring reportedly cost as much as $350,000 and Princess Diana's (now Kate Middleton's) sapphire originally cost Prince Charles $37,000 back in 1981. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "The Story Behind Sarah Ferguson's Extravagant Engagement Ring," 23 July 2018 In the late 19th century, Olegario Ovalle Vicuña, the scion of a wealthy Chilean family, got inspired by a visit to the French Riviera and gave friends plots of land in Zapallar, horseshoed around a sapphire bay. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Next Great Food Scene, Beach Town, and More: The 2019 Trends We're Calling Now," 18 Dec. 2018 Kate wore a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings that once belonged to her late mother-in-law. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Sapphire Earrings in Scotland," 29 Jan. 2019

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