Blue Star Sapphire Gemsona

Star sapphires are mined in myanmar and sri lanka.

Blue star sapphire gemsona.

Besides blue sapphire and ruby the corundum family also includes so called fancy sapphires they come in violet green yellow orange pink purple and intermediate hues. Star sapphire is rarely available in large sizes so most jewelry will feature small stones only. Formed by what is commonly known to be needles in the gemstone industry the star seen on a sapphire tends to be more valuable when the rays are sharper and the body color of the gem is a deep night sky blue. Some stones exhibit the phenomenon known as color change most often going from blue in daylight or fluorescent lighting to purple under incandescent light.

Add to 20 or deduct to 10 for other cutting. Star sapphire which is a symbol of the sky is known as a gemstone that we can have the wisdom of the god. This star is a focus point in the gem. The most common star pattern is a 6 rayed star although star sapphires with 4 rays and 12 rays have been found.

Buy colored gemstones by size and not by carat weight. Parti sapphires show two or more colors. Add 8 to 10 for rounds and pears. 20 ct 10 pcs natural 6 rays precious star blue sapphire loose gemstones lot oval cabochon blue star sapphire.

Sapphire is a precious gemstone a variety of the mineral corundum consisting of aluminum oxide α al 2 o 3 with trace amounts of elements such as iron titanium chromium vanadium or magnesium it is typically blue but natural fancy sapphires also occur in yellow purple orange and green colors. The blue color of star sapphire represents the sky. Black and blue star sapphire gemstones are very popular for men s jewelry. This gemstone can blow away everything and make things bright like a clear blue sky.

In case of black star sapphires as well as blue star sapphires such a treatment is very common. It is useful when you are worried or think too much about things. Similar to the blue sapphire differs in that it has an aqueous inclusion in its makeup that creates a refracted five pointed star on the stone s surface. 3 3 out of 5 stars 34.

Sapphire along with her sister gemstone ruby belongs to the corundum group of gemstones considered one of the hardest minerals on earth. Star sapphires exhibit a special optical phenomenon called asterism. The thai blue star sapphire is a variety of sapphire that displays a six pointed star pattern radiating from the inky depths of the stone. Tiny needles of silk within the sapphire crystal reflect light and form a star sapphire s telltale star.

Some black star sapphires can be found in large sizes and these are perfect for oversized rings and pendants. Get it as soon as thu oct 8. Prices for ovals and cushions. This phenomenon is called asterism and can push the value up of stone enormously.

Natural stone beads 8mm phoenix lapis lazuli gemstone round loose beads crystal energy stone healing power for jewelry making diy 1 strand 15. Add 10 to 20 for emeralds and marquis.