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 timepiece also features a clear sapphire crystal case back with the movement proudly on display.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The front and back sapphire crystals have been slightly raised.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In this case, the center stone is a sapphire, and it’s surrounded by two emeralds and two stones that are either garnets or rubies.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Covered in yellow sapphires, the watch was the Caviar Tourbillon.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The front and back sapphire crystals have been slightly raised.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In this case, the center stone is a sapphire, and it’s surrounded by two emeralds and two stones that are either garnets or rubies.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Covered in yellow sapphires, the watch was the Caviar Tourbillon.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Sapphire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapphire. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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