White sapphire

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Are white sapphires rare or expensive?

[Henryn]

They're becoming rare, but blue ones are still more prized and therefore more expensive. Have a look here for more:

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[Spinel]

White sapphire (colorless sapphire) is rare. Today, most white sapphire is made by heat-treating light-colored sapphire. White sapphire is sometimes used as a diamond substitute in jewelry.

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