1. plural of sapphire; precious gemstones that are typically blue but can be various colors, consisting of crystallized aluminum oxide

Examples

• The jewelry store displayed beautiful sapphires in various shades of blue.
• Her grandmother’s ring was set with three small sapphires.
• The crown was adorned with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.
• Pink sapphires are less common than blue ones but equally valuable.
• The miners discovered several high-quality sapphires in the cave.
• She collected sapphires from different countries around the world.