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S[A]pphire in its many colors is fashioned into timeless pieces that compliment many styles in your wardrobe. It is either faceted or cabochon (dome-shape) for use in rings, pendants, earrings and pins. Sapphires are set into the simplest of designs as well as the most elegant of pieces. Prince Charles of England made the headlines with the sapphire and diamond ring he used to seal his betrothal to Lady Diana Spencer. All have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale of 1-10. Sapphires and rubies are tough gemstones as well, and that durability combined with their rarity and beauty make sapphires and rubies very desirable gemstones for a lifetime of jewelry enjoyment.
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Sapphire is mined in Australia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Other producers are Burma, Kampuchea, Kenya and Tanzania. Sapphires are commonly heated to improve their color and reduce cloudiness that is caused by rutile inclusions. The rutile inclusions are responsible for the "star" or "cat's eye" in star sapphires.
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Sapphire is the modern September birthstone and the gem designated for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversary; a star sapphire is typically given on the 65th wedding anniversary. See other September birth stones: Traditional, Contemporary, Mystical, Ancient, Zodiac Star signs and anniversary gems.
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