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Sapphires are a precious gemstone that are a variety of the mineral corundum, which is made of aluminum oxide:

• Color

  Sapphires can be found in many colors, including blue, pink, purple, orange, green, yellow, colorless, and black. The most well-known color is blue, but sapphires that are not blue are called "fancies". Sapphires that show two or more colors are called "parti sapphires".

• Origin

  Sapphires form deep within the Earth over millions of years, usually in metamorphic or igneous rocks. They are mined in many locations around the world, including Cambodia, Colombia, India, Kenya, Afghanistan, Australia, Nepal, United States, Vietnam, and Tanzania.

• Hardness

  Sapphires are incredibly hard and durable crystals.

• Symbolism

  Sapphires have been symbolic of nobility, sincerity, truth, and faithfulness to various cultures for centuries.

• Uses

  Sapphires are a mainstay in all types of jewelry, from engagement rings to earrings.