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If blue is for you, you can't go past the sapphire. Prince Charles
chose a blue sapphire for Princess Diana's engagement ring, so you're
in fine company. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested
on a giant sapphire and its reflection colored the sky. Carry the
sky in your jewelry - very Hollywood indeed!
The color variety of the celestial jewel ranges
from midnight blue and sunrise orange to the delicate violet of
twilight. The most famous of all however is the intense electric
blue sought by royalty.
Because of its durability, the sapphire makes the
perfect jewel for a ring. Coupled with diamonds, the effect can
be breathtaking.
When choosing a sapphire, the more vibrant
the blue, the better the quality. Just as important is shape; dramatic
cuts include triangles, squares, emerald cuts, marquises, pear shapes,
baguette shapes, and cabochon cuts. You can never be too fancy with
a sapphire!
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