sapphire

Example Sentences

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He’s so close to me, I can’t help but stare into the blue sapphires that are his eyes.

From Literature

Materials with this level of hardness are among the toughest used in industrial applications and rank just below superhard materials such as sapphire and diamond.

From Science Daily

“I see midnight blue, persian blue, cornflower, powder, and sapphire. And whites? There’s porcelain, daisy, and pearl.”

From Literature

A centrepiece of the prosecution case concerned the mysterious reappearance of Arlene's gold eternity ring, diamond and gold wedding ring, and a sapphire engagement ring.

From BBC

She wore navy silk riding clothes, and sapphires, and an expression as inscrutable as the sea.

From Literature