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China: Stunning Bioluminescent Glow Lights Up Eastern Weihai Beach

On June 4, 2025, at Jin Hai Beach in Weihai, Shandong, eastern China, glowing blue bioluminescent “blue tears” appeared as a net was dragged through the sea. The sapphire-like light, caused by marine plankton, captivated viewers, though netizens warned against touching it to protect the ecosystem.

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Grand Opening of Sapphire New York Gentlemen's Club - New York

Shannen Doherty attends the official grand opening of Sapphire New ork Gentlemen's Club & Prime 333 Steackhouse at Sapphire NYC in New York City, NY, USA on April 27, 2009. Photo by Anton Pak/ABACAPRESS.COM (Pictured : Shannen Doherty)

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Grand Opening of Sapphire New York Gentlemen's Club - New York

Shannen Doherty attends the official grand opening of Sapphire New ork Gentlemen's Club & Prime 333 Steackhouse at Sapphire NYC in New York City, NY, USA on April 27, 2009. Photo by Anton Pak/ABACAPRESS.COM (Pictured : Shannen Doherty)

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Grand Opening of Sapphire New York Gentlemen's Club - New York

Shannen Doherty attends the official grand opening of Sapphire New ork Gentlemen's Club & Prime 333 Steackhouse at Sapphire NYC in New York City, NY, USA on April 27, 2009. Photo by Anton Pak/ABACAPRESS.COM (Pictured : Shannen Doherty)

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Grand Opening of Sapphire New York Gentlemen's Club - New York

Shannen Doherty attends the official grand opening of Sapphire New ork Gentlemen's Club & Prime 333 Steackhouse at Sapphire NYC in New York City, NY, USA on April 27, 2009. Photo by Anton Pak/ABACAPRESS.COM (Pictured : Shannen Doherty)

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CIIE facilitates better communication, market expansion, says Thai business leader

STORY: CIIE facilitates better communication, market expansion, says Thai business leader SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIIE-related footage (file) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIACHUN, Chairman of Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association 3. various of ruby and sapphire 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIACHUN, Chairman of Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association STORYLINE: A Thai business leader has spoken highly of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), saying the expo enables him to better communicate with industry leaders and expand the market. Li Jiachun is a jeweler and also chairman of the Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIACHUN, Chairman of Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association "I think one of the original intentions of CIIE is to open up the Chinese market wider and allow high-quality products from overseas to enter China. I ha

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Cartoonist Tezuka's characters aid Japan fencing

TOKYO, Japan - Women's sabre fencer Misaki Emura (L) poses as "Princess Sapphire," the protagonist in the popular comic series "Princess Knight" written by the late cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2015, together with the legendary manga character "Astro Boy" in a publicity blitz led by the Japan Fencing Federation to promote the sport.

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Tourism envoys promote Takarazuka, home to all-female troupe

KOBE, Japan - Yuka Jogan (L) and Mai Maeda, both serving as fourth-generation Tourism Ambassador Sapphire for the city of Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, pose during an event in January 2014. They are named after the main character in the girls' manga series "Ribon no Kishi" (Princess Knight) by famed cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, who lived in the city for two decades and was a big fan of the all-female Takarazuka Revue company.

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Sapphire-studded chocolate tiara for Valentine's Day gift

OSAKA, Japan - A woman holds a sample replica of a sapphire-studded chocolate tiara at Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Building in the city of Osaka on Jan. 29, 2014, ahead of Valentine's Day. The chocolate tiara is priced at 6 million yen. Chocolate products are popular Valentine's Day gifts in Japan.

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5.8 mil. yen diamond Hello Kitty pendant to be sold at fair

TOKYO, Japan - Sanrio Co. and Mitsukoshi Ltd. said July 15 they will jointly sell a diamond Hello Kitty pendant for 5.77 million yen, including taxes, during a weeklong fair starting July 26 at Mitshukoshi's head department store in Tokyo's Nihombashi. The pendant has a ruby ribbon, sapphire nose, and onyx eyes.

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(2)Restored luxury liner delivered to British cruise operator

NAGASAKI, Japan - The 116,000-ton luxury cruise ship Sapphire Princess, severely damaged by fire in 2002 while undergoing interior work at a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Nagasaki, leaves Nagasaki port for Seattle on May 27 after the repair work was completed. Shipyard workers (L, top) see the vessel off.

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Restored luxury liner delivered to U.S. company

NAGASAKI, Japan - The 116,000-ton luxury cruise ship Sapphire Princess anchors at Nagasaki Port May 27. The ship, severely damaged by a fire in 2002 while undergoing interior work at a shipyard in Nagasaki, was delivered to its U.S. owner the same day after repairs were completed.

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Burned luxury liner launched after repairs

FUKUOKA, Japan - The Sapphire Princess, formerly the Diamond Princess, is launched in Nagasaki at a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard on Sept. 15. The 14-deck vessel, one of the world's largest luxury liners, was launched last May as the Diamond Princess but a fire occurred Oct. 1 when the ship was undergoing interior work at the shipyard.

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Work continue on two luxury cruises at MHI

FUKUOKA, Japan - Two photos taken Feb. 19 show work continue on two luxury cruises being built for P&O Princess Cruises PLC at Koyagi Shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki Prefecture. Photo above shows the Diamond Princess, which was damaged by a fire in October 2002. The damaged parts of the ship have been removed to be replaced with new ones. The ship will be completed as the Diamond Sapphire. The photo below shows the Diamond Sapphire, which will now be competed as the Diamond Princess.

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Ageeba Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt, March 27, 2022. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Ageeba Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt, March 27, 2022. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the scenery of Cleopatra Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Ageeba Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt, March 27, 2022. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the scenery of Ageeba Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tourist enjoys the scenery of Cleopatra Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt, March 27, 2022. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the scenery of Ageeba Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the scenery of Cleopatra Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the scenery of Cleopatra Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-MARSA MATROUH-BEACHES-SCENERY

(220328) -- MARSA MATROUH, March 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the scenery of Cleopatra Beach at the north coast city of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. Marsa Matrouh, a resort city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its soft white sandy beaches and transparent sapphire-color sea water. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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5.8 mil. yen diamond Hello Kitty pendant to be sold at fair

TOKYO, Japan - Sanrio Co. and Mitsukoshi Ltd. said July 15 they will jointly sell a diamond Hello Kitty pendant for 5.77 million yen, including taxes, during a weeklong fair starting July 26 at Mitshukoshi's head department store in Tokyo's Nihombashi. The pendant has a ruby ribbon, sapphire nose, and onyx eyes. (Kyodo)

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Spread (2009)

Ashton Kutcher Characters: Nikki Film: Spread (2009) Director: David Mackenzie 09 September 2009 Date: 09 September 2009

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Sapphire film (1959)

Yvonne Mitchell, Bernard Miles & Paul Massie Characters: Mildred,Ted Harris & David Harris Film: Sapphire (1959) Director: Basil Dearden 17 August 1959 Date: 17-Aug-59

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Sapphire film (1959)

Nigel Patrick Characters: Superintendent Robert Hazard Film: Sapphire (1958) Director: Basil Dearden 17 August 1959 Date: 17-Aug-59

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Sapphire film (1959)

Yvonne Buckingham Characters: Sapphire Robbins Film: Sapphire (1959) Director: Basil Dearden 17 August 1959 Yvonne Buckingham, 1959, Publicity-Foto f?r den Film 'Das M?dchen Saphir' (Sapphire, GB, Regie: Basil Dearden) Yvonne Buckingham / Frau Dekollete, Schmollmund Date: 17-Aug-59

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS GABOUREY SIDIBE Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE [US 2009] aka PRECIOUS GABOUREY SIDIBE, MO'NIQUE Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS PAULA PATTON Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS GABOUREY SIDIBE Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS LENNY KRAVITZ, GABOUREY SIDIBE Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS MARIAH CAREY Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE [US 2009] aka PRECIOUS MO'NIQUE Date: 2009

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SAPPHIRE AND STEEL

SAPPHIRE AND STEEL JOANNA LUMLEY

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SAPPHIRE AND STEEL

SAPPHIRE AND STEEL ATV JOANNA LUMLEY

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS Date: 2009

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PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE aka PRECIOUS Date: 2009

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE Date: 1959

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE EARL CAMERON Date: 1959

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE HARRY BAIRD. CLIVE MARSHALL, BLAKE GRAY AND GILBERT McINTYRE Date: 1959

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE NIGEL PATRICK, HARRY BAIRD AND MICHAEL CRAIG Date: 1959

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE NIGEL PATRICK, HARRY BAIRD AND MICHAEL CRAIG Date: 1959

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE HARRY BAIRD AND YVONNE BUCKINGHAM Date: 1959

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SAPPHIRE

SAPPHIRE HARRY BAIRD AND VANDA Date: 1959

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Cartoonist Tezuka's characters aid Japan fencing

TOKYO, Japan - Women's sabre fencer Misaki Emura (L) poses as "Princess Sapphire," the protagonist in the popular comic series "Princess Knight" written by the late cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2015, together with the legendary manga character "Astro Boy" in a publicity blitz led by the Japan Fencing Federation to promote the sport. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo governor attends Halloween cosplay event

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, dressed up as Sapphire, the main character of the Japanese animation "Princess Knight," attends the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2016. The event will run through Oct. 30. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo governor attends Halloween event

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, dressed up as Sapphire, the main character of the Japanese animation "Princess Knight," attends the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2016. The event will run through Oct. 30. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo