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Sapphire has recently received a big boost with the revelation that Prince William proposed to Kate with his mother’s Blue Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring. Sapphire is one of the most recognized gemstones in the world along with Diamond, Ruby and Emerald. It has been a s ource of fascination and inspiration for as long as there are records of its existence and it has decorated the robes and jewelry of royalty for centuries. Sapphire is a particular favorite for the British and other European Royal families. It is also for this reason that has led to the deep blue hue acquiring the signifier “royal blue ” to describe its particular color. The Royal Blue Gem Stone...

Did you know that the ancient kings and queens of Greece and Rome believed that S apphires protected their owners from envy and harm and in the Middle Ages, Sapphires were often worn by royalty as amulets to ward off evil?

ROYAL BRITISH SAPPHIRES

Imperial State Crown

This spectacular crown is worn by Her Majesty the Queen at each state opening of parliament and features two incredible, legendary Sapphires. The St. Edward's Sapphire, in the center of the Cross Pattee at the top of the crown and the Stuart Sapphire in the band. The St. Edward's Sapphire , is an octagonal rose cut Sapphire. The stone is thought to have been in the coronation ring of Edward the Confessor, known later as St Edward, who ascended the throne of England in 1042. Queen Victoria added the stone to the Imperial State Crown, giving it a leading role in the center of the cross at the top of the crown, where it remains today in the similar crown worn by Queen Elizabeth II. The Stuart Sapphire is a striking 104 carat oval cabochon , e ven though it has a fine top blue color, it does contain a few inclusions and is drilled at one end, probably so that it could be worn as a pendant, as was routine in earlier times . Believed to have originally belonged to Charles II and set into the Imperial State Crown of Queen Victoria, where it took pride of place at the front of the circlet (band), just below the Black Prince's Ruby. It was later move to the back in 1909 to make way for the 317-carat Cullinan II Diamond; it still occupies that position today.

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The Prince Albert Brooch Featuring a large faceted oval Sapphire estimated to be around 20-30 carats and surrounded by twelve Diamonds. It was given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert the day before their wedding in 1840 and was inherited by Queen Elizabeth when she ascended to the throne in 1952. The Empress Marie Feodorovna of Russia’s Brooch Consists of a large Sapphire cabochon , surrounded by two rows of Diamonds and a large pearl drop. It was a wedding gift given to Princess Dagmar of Denmark from her brother and sister in law, the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1866 when she married Tsar Alexander. Queen Mary purchased the brooch from the Dowager Empress Marie’s estate in 1929 and it has since been inherited through the family. The Queen Mary Russian Brooch Features a large square cut Diamond and square Sapphire cabochon set in a scroll frame of Diamond brilliants, it can been worn vertically or horizontally. The brooch was given to Princess May of Teck (later Queen Mary) in 1893 by Empress Marie Feodorovna of Russia. Features a large square cut Diamond and square Sapphire cabochon set in a scroll frame of Diamond brilliants, it can been worn vertically or horizontally. The brooch was given to Princess May of Teck (later Queen Mary) in 1893 by Empress Marie Feodorovna of Russia.

The Sapphire Chrysanthemum Brooch

Was designed in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower with the center being set with numerous Sapphires surrounded by Diamond set petals. It was one of the first gifts the Queen received when she was a Princess in 1946 at the launch of the oil tanker 'British Princess'. The Carrington Sapphire Feather Brooch This beautiful Diamond feather brooch was presented to Queen Elizabeth by Carrington’s, who designed and made the piece, as a wedding gift in 1974. It features a gorgeous square cut Sapphire set at the top of the feather.

The Sapphire and Diamond 18th Birthday Bracelet

This beautiful piece was gifted to Princess Elizabeth for her 18th birthday by her father, King George VI in 1944. It was designed by Cartier and features ten square Sapphires separated by Diamond links and interspersed with Diamond loops.

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