The best cabochons are somewhat transparent to translucent with smooth domes of good symmetry.
Star cut sapphire.
A star sapphire is so named due to the appearance of a star shaped format which presents itself when the sapphire is.
Natural blue star sapphire burma color.
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.
The most common star pattern is a 6 rayed star although star sapphires with 4 rays and 12 rays have been found.
One should look for an even roundness to the shape.
Star sapphires exhibit a special optical phenomenon called asterism.
Tiny needles of silk within the sapphire crystal reflect light and form a star sapphires telltale star.
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A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that exhibits a star like phenomenon known as asterism.
The cabochon must have an appealing appearance with the star properly centered when the gem rests on its base.
Star sapphires are cut en cabochon typically with very high domes to maximize the desirable star effects.
Red stones are known as star rubies.
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Learn about asterism an optical phenomenon displayed by these one of a kind gems why a perfect star sapphire should be a concern how critical the cut of a star sapphire is and where 2020 trends see star sapphires.
Star sapphires display a 6 or 12 rayed star on the gem when a single light source is directed on the gem.
These stones are generally cut as cabochons to bring out the best star that can be visible.
It has a nice blue colour.
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The color of the stone is said to be good with a blue color having a.
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Find out the characteristics and features making star sapphires unique and rare.
Star sapphire cut and shape.
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Star sapphires contain intersecting needle like inclusions following the underlying crystal structure that causes the appearance of a six rayed star shaped pattern when viewed with a single overhead light source.
Star corundum must be cut as a cabochon to display asterism.
A finished stone s attractiveness depends on the star s orientation and the cabochon s symmetry proportions and finish.
