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Medieval gold ring found in castle in Slovakia has rare purple sapphire imported from Sri Lanka
An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration.
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A Gold Ring With a Rare Sapphire Was Found Beneath a Castle Floor
A richly adorned gold ring, lost for centuries beneath the grounds of a medieval Slovakian castle, has resurfaced, offering a ...
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The story behind Kate Middleton and Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement ring
The sapphire-and-diamond ring by British jeweler Garrard was chosen by Princess Diana and later given by Prince William to Kate Middleton.
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World's largest blue star sapphire 'found in Sri Lanka' - BBC
Sri Lanka's gem industry, for which sapphire is the main export, is worth at least £70m ($103m) annually, external. Blue star sapphires are so named because of the distinctive mark found at their ...
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Medieval gold ring found in castle in Slovakia has rare purple sapphire imported from Sri Lanka
An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration. ... Rubies are red because of the inclusion of chromium, ... RELATED STORIES.