Sapphire
Blue gem name
Sapphire is a precious gemstone, typically deep blue, prized in jewelry for its hardness and brilliance.
The blue comes from trace minerals in corundum crystal; other colors exist but are less iconic.
Sapphire blue describes that distinctive rich hue.
A sapphire anniversary marks 45 years of marriage. (Capitalized Sapphire is a given name.)
Primary color; also sad
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
carat · facet · clarity · cut · brilliance · precious · cabochon · inclusion
Closed curve shape
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- earringLobe-worn adornment
bracelet · setting · prong · bezel · halo · platinum · gold · tiara
Sequence position after forty-four
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- marriageFormal union between partners
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
gift · commemoration · tradition · symbol · couple · years · commitment · renewal
Underlying supporting material
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- waferThin crisp disk
laser · optical · synthetic · industrial · watch · glass · scratch-resistant · iPhone
blue
Primary color; also sad
diamond · carat · facet · clarity · cut · brilliance · precious · cabochon · inclusion · loupe
blue
Primary color; also sad
cerulean · indigo · cornflower · deep · vivid · rich · hue · shade · tint · pigment
ring
Closed curve shape
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
earring · bracelet · setting · prong · bezel · halo · platinum · gold · tiara · brooch
45th
Sequence position after forty-four
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- marriageFormal union between partners
wedding · gift · commemoration · tradition · symbol · couple · years · commitment · renewal · tribute
substrate
Underlying supporting material
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
wafer · laser · optical · synthetic · industrial · watch · glass · scratch-resistant · iPhone · camera
Sapphirecubic zirconia
Lab-made diamond simulant
rhinestone · imitation · glass · paste · simulant
- sapphire ringBlue gem on finger band
- star sapphireGem showing ray pattern
- Bombay SapphireBritish gin brand
- sapphire blueDeep vivid blue shade
- sapphire glassScratch-resistant transparent covering
- blue sapphireAzure variety of corundum