Star Sapphire (Double Star!)

Item Description

This is a very beautiful gemstone. Rarely do we encounter gems like this. Star Sapphires are among the most highly sought after of all the Sapphire varieties. These stones are cut when thin, fibrous inclusions are oriented inside of the Sapphire crystal at the correct angle to properly show off the "legs" of the star. When these inclusions are numerous enough to make the stone translucent or opaque, they allow light to be reflected in such a way that a star floats across the top of the stone with movement. Although all Star Sapphires are cut into cabochons, the most amazing aspect of this stone is that it is shows a DOUBLE STAR due to an irregularity in the gem, which creates a dual reflection. It is an amazing phenomenon that is only seen in a few gems around the world. The actual "legs" of the star in this stone are pretty sharp, with no very little breaks and excellent consistency throughout. The color is a soft silvery blue hue. It goes without saying that this is a one of a kind stone, and looks better in person than the photos would indicate. Hard to find on the market, and they seem to be increasing in value, as we are having a difficult time buying them affordably. Priced at $827.50 high retail.