As reported internationally last week, Penélope Cruz lit the celebrity world on fire when she accepted a blue sapphire engagement ring from actor Javier Bardem. The Natural Sapphire Company, which specializes in sapphire engagement rings, is now offering a replica of Penélope Cruz`s sapphire engagement ring. Own a piece of Hollywood history for only $11,500: The Natural Sapphire Company's Sapphire Ring: J1750. This is a 2.58ct natural blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of diamonds. Her sapphire engagement ring is a rare departure from the big diamond engagement rings that have become the standard in Hollywood. The fashion world has taken note of Penélope`s choice of a sapphire over a diamond and has acknowledged her defining sense of style. This is not the first time that a major international star has given the cold shoulder to the diamond tradition. Princess Diana chose a fabulous blue sapphire engagement ring when she accepted Prince Charles`s hand in marriage. Other notable Hollywood stars have agreed on diamonds being passé and contributed to the popularity of the blue sapphire. Elizabeth Taylor`s husband, Michael Wilding, gave her a cabochon sapphire engagement ring. Another queen of the silver screen that has adored sapphires is Joan Crawford. She was such a sapphire lover that she was known as "Joan Blue", even receiving a 70 ct star sapphire engagement ring! Also offered, is a 3D interactive design of Penélope`s engagement ring, seen here. The Natural Sapphire Company creates their ring designs with an advanced computer rendering system before the actual piece is cast. Their expert in-house 3D artists are happy to make any design changes or customizations to Penélope's ring or any of their other jewelry pieces per customer`s request. The Natural Sapphire Company (founded 1939) is a specialty gemstone company only dealing with natural untreated sapphires of the finest quality. They are based out of midtown Manhattan with local numbers in the UK, Japan, and Australia. The Natural Sapphire Company supplies upscale retailers, manufacturers and private clients with the world's finest sapphires. To see the largest collection of sapphires in the world, visit The Natural Sapphire Company online at: http://www.TheNaturalSapphireCompany.com. J1750: http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Sapphire-Jewelry/Sapphire-Rings/Jewelry=J1750