Star Sapphire (ex Bill Larson Collection)

Item Description

Here we have lovely Star Sapphire from Pyaung Gaung. The majority of the Stare Sapphire gems we've sold over the years were from Sri Lanka, and it's a big deal to have a gem of this size from any locality in Myanmar. Star Sapphires are among the most highly sought after of all the Sapphire varieties. These stones are created when thin, fibrous inclusions are oriented inside of the Sapphire crystal at the correct angle and polished in a way to properly show off the "legs" of the star in reflected light. When these inclusions are numerous enough to make the stone translucent or opaque, they allow the reflected light to reveal a star-shaped reflection that "floats" across the top of the stone with movement. 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 notably sharp, with no breaks and excellent consistency throughout. The color is a soft grey hue with a light blue overtone. Priced at $1,335.00 retail.