The Natural Sapphire Company
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The Natural Sapphire Company is a mining and manufacturing gemstone wholesaler specializing in natural untreated sapphires. The company was formed in 1939 by Walter Arnstein and is now a third generation run family business. The company supplies sapphires to retailers, jewelry manufacturers and private clientele. Since 1999 the online trade of gemstones has grown and the company has become a popular consumer information website. They also have the largest collection of natural, untreated loose sapphires in the world. The company is the first sapphire company to use Sarin 3D laser hardware for imaging and engraving their sapphires. The company has become internationally known for selling a replica of Princess Diana's/Kate Middleton's sapphire engagement ring, including a 69ct, $1.5 million version. Articles In 2006, The Natural Sapphire Company reported purchasing the largest natural blue sapphire for sale in the United States. In 2006, a report of Prince William of the United Kingdom had contacted The Natural Sapphire Company regarding a blue sapphire. This made media headlines about possible engagement plans to Kate Middleton. In 2008, an article was published discussing record sales of gemstones by investors looking for alternatives to the traditional real estate and stock markets. In 2010 and 2011, multiple articles were published regarding replica's of the Kate Middleton / Princess Diana sapphire engagement ring that The Natural Sapphire Company was selling. In 2011, articles were published about the creation of the world's largest Kate Middleton / Princess Diana natural sapphire engagement ring for sale in the world.
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