A sapphire from sediment in the Kyll, a river in the western Eifel. The crystal measures approximately 0.9 mm in diameter. Sapphires are among the most precious gems, yet they consist solely of ...

Glittering blue sapphires, so suggestive of piercing cold, have remarkably hot origins deep beneath the surface. For years, sapphires been turned up in volcanic deposits such as the Volcanic Eifel, ...

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Ever wondered where those stunning blue sapphires come from? Join us on a real journey into the heart of Sri Lanka's gem mines and discover the fascinating (and gritty) process behind unearthing one ...