| − | The '''sapphire''' is one of the 4 "precious stones" (along with diamond, emerald, and ruby) that are considered among the most valuable of gemstones. Sapphires are found in shades of blue. Many are transparant. Many sapphires come from [[India]], as well as [[Thailand]], [[Sri Lanka]], and Myanmar. They are also found in parts of [[Australia]], and a variety with a distinct color have been found in [[Montana]], in the United States. | + | The '''sapphire''' is one of the 4 "[[precious stone]]s" (along with [[diamond]], [[emerald]], and [[ruby]]) that are considered among the most valuable of gemstones. Sapphires are found in shades of blue. Many are transparant. Many sapphires come from [[India]], as well as [[Thailand]], [[Sri Lanka]], and [[Myanmar]]. They are also found in parts of [[Australia]], and a variety with a distinct color have been found in [[Montana]], in the United States. |