Sapphires

Such sapphires are sometimes called "_Kashmir sapphires_" because many fine ones come from that State. ❋ Frank Bertram Wade (N/A)

“The sapphires are a nice touch, too, Your Highness.” ❋ Melanie George (2003)

Many men's rings these days also feature inlaid gems such as sapphires, diamonds and rubies. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"sapphires" may represent the blue veins of a healthy person. ❋ Unknown (1871)

Experts in the trade say collectors looking for a healthy return on investment need to hunt for quality sapphires over 10 carats, Kashmir sapphires or an untreated sapphire. ❋ Angela Henshall (2011)

It was impossible to discern where the mountains left off and where the clouds began; in fact this low range had not the appearance of mountains at all; it seemed as if we were making for some mysterious island, some miraculous reef of sapphires, so intense was the blue of these hills, so gem-like the way they glinted in the cold air. ❋ Unknown (2011)

According to legend, Helen of Troy owned a large star sapphire which held the key to her desirability, while King Solomon is said to have used the magic of Sri Lankan sapphires to seduce the Queen of Sheba. ❋ Angela Henshall (2011)

Speak for yourself; my digital watch has some diamonds and sapphires. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also by Cartier, a Flamingo brooch ablaze with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, bought by the Duchess of Windsor in 1940, sold for £1.7 million. ❋ Selina Williams (2011)

I sharpen my axe with 'em, gimme emeralds, rubies and star sapphires any day! ❋ Unknown (2009)

I used to like to wear bright colors: reds, blues, you know, sapphires, emerald green. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Turning to the TV, his blue eyes grow large and, suddenly, knowing—icy sapphires imbued with the magic of knowledge, or the knowledge of magic. ❋ Kurt Baumeister (2012)

So, while diamonds may be a girl's best friend, carefully selected antique sapphires may in the end prove the better investment. ❋ Angela Henshall (2011)

She looked a vision, dressed in a silk gown of spun silver adorned with sapphires. ❋ Xcpublishing (2009)

"In truth, we're running out of our good sapphires." ❋ Unknown (2011)

It chases a white-gold ball that is set with rubies and sapphires and a diamond, which escapes six times an hour at random. ❋ John Revill (2012)