World's Famous Sapphire

There are several sapphires that are well known due to their beauty, size, or historical significance. Here are a few examples:

  1. The Hope Sapphire: The Hope Sapphire is a deep blue sapphire that is set in a necklace and is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. It is known for its size (it weighs over 45 carats) and its beautiful blue color, and it is believed to have once belonged to King Louis XVI of France.

  2. The Star of Asia: The Star of Asia is a blue star sapphire that is set in a necklace and is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It is known for its size (it weighs over 300 carats) and its beautiful blue color, which is caused by the presence of the mineral rutile.

  3. The Catherine the Great Sapphire: The Catherine the Great Sapphire is a large, blue sapphire that is set in a necklace and is on display at the Kremlin Armoury Museum in Moscow, Russia. It is known for its size (it weighs over 500 carats) and its beautiful blue color, and it is believed to have once belonged to Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia.

  4. The Blue Moon Sapphire: The Blue Moon Sapphire is a 12.03-carat blue sapphire that was sold at auction in 2015 for $48.5 million, making it the most expensive sapphire in the world. It is known for its beautiful blue color and its historical significance, as it was once owned by King Louis XV of France.

  5. The Sapphire of the Sun: The Sapphire of the Sun is a large, blue sapphire that is set in a necklace and is on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. It is known for its size (it weighs over 500 carats) and its beautiful blue color, and it is believed to have once belonged to Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France.