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Star Sapphire: A Stellar Corundum
Species
Corundum var. Star Sapphire
Chemical Formula
Al2O3 w/ TiO4, Fe2O3, and/or FeTiO3
Mohs Hardness
9
Cleavage
None
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Which Sapphire is Right for Me?
A Comprehensive Guide
By Ella Masciulli
Blue Sapphire
Blue is the most well-known and widely recognized variation of sapphire. After all, th...
The Colours of Sapphire: A Corundum Rainbow
For many people, the word “sapphire” is synonymous with “blue”, but sapphires actually come in a multitude of other enchanting colours. This may co...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 8: Circlet of the Imperial State Crown, Home of the Stuart Sapphire
The circlet of the Imperial State Crown of Britain holds the Stuart Sapphire. Bearing the name of the Stuart Dynasty, the Stuart Sapphire is a lar...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 7: The Maltese Cross of the Imperial State Crown, Home of St. Edward's Sapphire
What is perhaps the most well known piece of British sapphire regalia is the Imperial State Crown. British monarchs have worn some form of the Imp...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 6: Exquisite Jewels of Elizabeth II
The Royal Family of Britain possesses countless gemstone laden treasures, many of which feature sapphires. Queen Elizabeth II watches over many o...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 5: Baubles of British Princesses
Princesses of the United Kingdom have been known to wear sapphires almost as much of British Queens. Some of the sapphire jewels that these princ...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 4: Elegant Riches of Eastern Europe
From east to west, the royal families of Europe adored sapphire jewellery. The nations of Eastern Europe had their fair share of treasures featuri...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 3: Fantastic French Treasures
The French are famous for their love of coloured gemstones, and sapphires are no exception. Among the multitudes of jewels to come from France, the...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 2: Beautiful Brooches
Sapphires have been adorning the clothing and regalia of the influential for millennia, and continue to do so even to this day. When exploring the...
Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 1: Notorious Necklaces
Throughout recorded history, sapphires have captivated humans from across the globe. These entrancing gems have often been associated with wisdom,...
Great Sapphire Rings of the World, Part 2
A lesser known yet truly exceptional sapphire ring once belonged to Greek financier Dimitri Mavrommatis. The Mavrommatis ring holds an extremely l...
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