Saphire

Saphire is a term that can refer to several subjects. In everyday writing it is frequently a misspelling or stylistic variant of sapphire, the well-known blue gemstone. The name Saphire may also appear as a given name, brand name, or in fictional contexts as a place, mineral, or character.

Sapphire is a corundum mineral (aluminum oxide, Al2O3). Its blue color arises from trace impurities such as iron and titanium, though sapphires occur in a range of hues. The gemstone ranks 9 on the Mohs scale for hardness, making it durable for jewelry and industrial applications such as watch crystals. When used in casual texts, the term Saphire is often intended to refer to the same gemstone, but sapphire is the standard spelling in scientific and commercial contexts.

As a name or brand, Saphire is used by some individuals and companies, typically to evoke the gemstone’s qualities of rarity, beauty, and value. In fiction and media, Saphire may designate a fictional mineral, location, or character, with properties and significance defined by the author or game designer. Because it is not a universally standardized term beyond its association with sapphire, the exact meaning of Saphire can vary across sources. See also sapphire for broader information about the real-world gemstone and its uses.