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Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 7.00 Carats

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The deep, velvety blue of this 7.0-carat sapphire is the most desirable hue for this legendary gem

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This 7.00 carat sapphire exhibits a stunning, deep blue hue
The gem is surrounded by a circle of sparkling white diamonds totaling 1.79 carats
In terms of size and color, this sapphire is exeptional
Set in 18K white gold

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Stone:
Sapphire

A sapphire of deep, sparkling blue is encircled by vibrant diamonds in this captivating ring. Weighing an amazing 7.00 carats, the sapphire's rich depth is expertly balanced by the light and movement of 1.79 carats of round, sparkling white diamonds. Set in 18K white gold, this ring radiates elegance and charm.

Blue sapphires have long symbolized truth, loyalty and sincerity. Tradition holds that Moses was given the Ten Commandments on tablets of sapphire as a symbol of the heavens. Because of this link to the sacred, sapphires became the gemstone of choice for royalty throughout the world. The Imperial State Crown of the British Crown Jewels is set with the famed St. Edward and Stuart (104 carats) sapphires. In 1921, King Ferdinand of Romania purchased a 478.68-carat sapphire for his consort, Queen Marie. Later, during the Great London Exhibition of 1862, a sapphire weighing 260.37 carats was purchased by Russian Emperor Alexander II and presented to his wife Empress Maria Alexandrovna.

Legendary Gemstones...Rubies and Sapphires

For thousands of years, rubies and sapphires have been revered for their beauty and perceived mystical powers. It was thought that rubies held the key to serenity and peace and could secure eternal love and happiness. The ancient Persians believed that the earth itself rested upon a great sapphire whose reflection caused the sky to be blue. Rubies and sapphires continue to captivate with their unparalleled beauty, and quality stones have become excellent investments.

Judging by their distinct color, it may be hard to believe that rubies and sapphires are actually the same stone, identical in all characteristics except color. Both are corundum and each derives their rich color from tiny amounts of different chemical impurities. These amazing corundum minerals are second only to diamonds in hardness, and in many cases, are a much better value.