How to Use sapphire in a Sentence

sapphire

noun
  • Lord John gives him a sapphire to give to Bree to pass thru the Stones.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 June 2023
  • At the back of the crown is the oblong 104-carat Stuart sapphire.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
  • But acrylic has a warmth to it that sapphire doesn’t have.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 July 2021
  • The orange and blue part of the logo is made from sapphires.
    Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2018
  • The Space Stone is made of sapphire from Madagascar and is over 30 carats.
    Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2022
  • This one was made in 1982, and was part of the first series to be made with sapphire crystals.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Icebergs ranged from clear as glass to turquoise and sapphire.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2019
  • All of this is visible through the watch’s sapphire case back.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2022
  • Its 41mm case is made from 18-carat white gold, as is the bezel over its glare-proof sapphire crystal.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Monterey Bay, sapphire blue in the morning light, lies ahead.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The simple glam and stunning sapphire are very classic, which balance the size of the dress.
    Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • If the book is more your thing, grab a pair of faux sapphire earrings and a pearl necklace to rep the cover art.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 15 Aug. 2018
  • The tiara has been seen with a sapphire as the center stone but Markle chose to wear it with diamonds.
    Kathleen Joyce, Fox News, 19 May 2018
  • Two white clouds are stacked perfectly above that rise in the sapphire sky.
    Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • There are four green sapphires for the team’s four NFL championships.
    Michael Boren, Philly.com, 3 July 2018
  • Ruby red, emerald green, and sapphire blue are a few of the hues that will make your tree a precious gem.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Swap your pastel dye job for luxe tones of sapphire, burgundy, and plum.
    Lillian Chen, Seventeen, 23 July 2018
  • Platt gushed about the proposal with a snapshot of a silver and sapphire ring on his left hand.
    Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
  • The back of the device, meanwhile, is said to be made of black ceramic and sapphire crystal.
    Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2018
  • My top piece of Geneva watch week, by some margin, was the Chopard Full Strike, now offered in a full sapphire case.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 June 2022
  • Take a seat at the bar to watch the masters at work, or opt for one of the plush sapphire velvet booths for a little more privacy.
    Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The entire case is made from plates of sapphire that are first cut from solid blocks and then milled and polished down to the correct shapes.
    Cara Barrett, Bloomberg.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • The gold ring has a sapphire centerpiece with a ruby cross set in diamonds over the top.
    Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
  • With a $799 price tag, Apple highlights its durable sapphire screen.
    José Adorno, BGR, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The sapphire and diamond ring was the perfect tribute to William's mother, who died in 1997.
    Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2022
  • While tea floating on top of milk is photogenic in itself, add a boost of blue to your tea with a sapphire shot.
    Tirion Morris, azcentral, 12 July 2019
  • Around the band, diamonds and deep blue sapphires alternate to create a one-of-a-kind ring.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The 18-karat yellow-gold case features a bark bezel and bracelet, while the dial sports sapphires and diamonds.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Diamonds and sapphires dripped across her collarbone from a band at mid-neck.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The glittering piece features a silvering setting with dazzling diamonds and a base adorned with a single sapphire, ruby, and emerald.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025

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