sapphire
noun
sap·phire
ˈsa-ˌfī(-ə)r 
1
a
: 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
sapphire
adjective
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The accessory's debut put years of rumors to rest, as a smaller pair of sapphire and diamond earrings worn by Kate were believed to have been fashioned from the cabochon sapphire drop earrings.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 23 May 2025
Middleton also wore a pair of the late Princess of Wales’ sapphire and diamond earrings.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Priyanka Chopra had traded her whopping emerald for a more petite (read: still quite sizable) diamond and pink spinel, garnet, and sapphire Serpenti necklace with matching bracelet.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The more premium watch, named the Huawei Watch 5, comes in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm, and both screens are covered with a curved sapphire crystal glass that blend seamlessly into the stainless steel frame.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 23 May 2025
Middleton also wore a pair of the late Princess of Wales’ sapphire and diamond earrings.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025
Priyanka Chopra had traded her whopping emerald for a more petite (read: still quite sizable) diamond and pink spinel, garnet, and sapphire Serpenti necklace with matching bracelet.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The more premium watch, named the Huawei Watch 5, comes in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm, and both screens are covered with a curved sapphire crystal glass that blend seamlessly into the stainless steel frame.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Sapphire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapphire. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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sapphire
noun
sap·phire
ˈsaf-ˌī(ə)r
1
: a clear bright blue precious stone
2
: a deep purplish blue
sapphire
adjective
Etymology
Middle English safir "sapphire," from early French safir (same meaning), from Latin sapphirus "sapphire," from Greek sappheiros (same meaning), perhaps of Semitic origin
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