Eksempler på sapphire

• Titanium:sapphire laser as an excitation source in two-photon spectroscopy.

• Each of these enamelled plates is surrounded by blue sapphires and pearls in raised filigree settings.

• Nevertheless, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds still have a reputation that exceeds those of other gemstones.

• At that time, 95% of all the world's sapphires were being heated to enhance their natural color.

• Blue sapphires are evaluated based upon the purity of their primary hue.

• Purple sapphires contain trace amounts of vanadium and come in a variety of shades.

• The most valuable blue sapphires are called cornflower blue, having a medium-dark violet-blue tone.

• In the case of manufacturing rubies or sapphires, this material is alumina.