From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Star of Bombay
Star of Bombay
blue gem was given to silent film actress Mary Pickford
by her husband, Douglas Fairbanks. She bequeathed it to
the Smithsonian Institution.[1]
The Star of Bombay was the inspiration for Bombay
Sapphire gin sold by Bacardi.[2]
See also
• Star of India (gem)
• Star of Artaban
• Star of Asia
References
[1] Ewing, Betty (1986-05-16). "Museum of Natural
Science planning a ’gem of an evening’". Houston
Chronicle.
[2] "Bombay Sapphire Gin". Bacardi Limited.
http://www.bacardilimited.com/
brands_bombay.html. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
The 182 carat (36.4 g) Star of Bombay, housed in the National
Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., is a good exam- External links
ple of a blue star sapphire.
• Star of Bombay
The Star of Bombay is a 182 carat (36.4 g) cabochon-
cut star sapphire originating from Sri Lanka. The violet-
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Categories:
• Named sapphires
• Jewellery in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution
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