White sapphires

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   A white sapphire

A white sapphire is any gem quality corundum that's colourless or white.
Natural sapphires are  extremely rare.
Fun fact: 
Most white sapphires are not really white.
White sapphires usually have blemishes. They also attract much dirt, which means one has to clean it more often.
      A white sapphire
Cost wise, they are the least expensive of all sapphire options.

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