White Star Sapphire Stone

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White star sapphire stone.

Blue sapphire star silver pendant 8 10 mm oval stone size 925 sterling silver pendant christmas gift pendants sapphire star jewelry. Star sapphires exhibit a special optical phenomenon called asterism. The 182 carat star of bombay mined in sri lanka and located in the national museum of natural history in washington d c is another example of a large blue star sapphire. Star sapphires usually have six ray stars but twelve ray stars are also known.

Melody 589 simmons 344 ahsian 344 white star sapphire is a token of pure and lasting love without conditions. Works as a relaxing agent during times of extreme physical exertion. For astrological purposes a colorless white sapphire with optimum transparency is considered the best quality white sapphire gemstone. Untreated natural star sapphire gia no heat white 20 06tcw 6 ray star 6 069 00 6 rays star white sapphire gemstone round natural 1 05 carat agi certified y9795.

It also assists in breaking self defeating habits or behaviors that impedes spiritual progress. The quality of a white sapphire stone is defined by its origin color and clarity. Origin some major mines of natural white sapphire are situated in sri lanka burma australia thailand tanzania and cambodia. Rarely when sapphires are cut in cabochon they can demonstrate a cat s eye effect.

The ideal star sapphire would be entirely transparent but the rutile silk that causes the star phenomenon ensures that every star sapphire is to some degree included. Fine star sapphires must have enough silk for a bright well defined star without compromising the stone s transparency. There are 2138 white star sapphire for sale on etsy and they cost 97 13 on average. This effect displays a thin band of light down the centre of the stone and is known as chatoyancy.

The most popular color. Wearing white sapphire enhances the qualities of fairness objectivity morality and freedom from greed. The most common white star sapphire material is metal. The most common star pattern is a 6 rayed star although star sapphires with 4 rays and 12 rays have been found.

Most star sapphire exhibits a white star but star sapphire from thailand is famed for its gold colored asterism. Category 2010s star sapphire rings. Tiny needles of silk within the sapphire crystal reflect light and form a star sapphire s telltale star.