Vintage men's 14k yellow gold & Blue Created Star Sapphire measuring 10mm x 10mm on the surface. The ring is size 10, weighing 9.90 grams in total.
AUD $795.00 + Shipping
Pick Up Available Pomona 4568
Star sapphires have a long and fascinating history of being highly coveted and prized as very special and unique gemstones. Their special feature called asterism lends an added mystical element, and many throughout time have felt a special connection to these stones.
Ideally, the star in a star sapphire should be perfectly centered when viewed from directly above, with each ray of equal length. The rays should be bright, sharp, and clearly defined–not blurry or fuzzy–and they should reach from the crown of the cabochon to the base without interruption.
Star sapphires occur in almost every color seen in transparent sapphires, although yellow, orange, and green star sapphires are very uncommon. The optical phenomenon responsible for the star sapphire’s shimmering rays is called asterism, from the Latin word astrum, for “star.” Asterism is caused by small needle-like inclusions of the mineral rutile. Black star sapphires owe their stars and their dark color to included crystals of the shiny mineral hematite
Sold as-is, check photos carefully. Some items will display wear consistent with age and use. Gemstones have not been graded for color and clarity and tested for clarity and color enhancement unless stated otherwise.
As with any vintage items, pieces may have some signs of wear such as surface scratches, small chips, and dings, or may have a patina that can easily be removed. Any medium to major damage such as cracked stones or dents will be noted in the description if known.
It is the buyers' responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine its condition.
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