White Star Sapphire Stone

This effect displays a thin band of light down the centre of the stone and is known as chatoyancy.

White star sapphire stone.

The value of a star sapphire depends not only on the weight of the stone but also the body color visibility and intensity of the 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. Works as a relaxing agent during times of extreme physical exertion. Most star sapphire exhibits a white star but star sapphire from thailand is famed for its gold colored asterism.

The most common white star sapphire material is metal. It also assists in breaking self defeating habits or behaviors that impedes spiritual progress. Star sapphires exhibit a special optical phenomenon called asterism. Tiny needles of silk within the sapphire crystal reflect light and form a star sapphire s telltale star.

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. The quality of a white sapphire stone is defined by its origin color and clarity. Category 2010s star sapphire rings. Star sapphires usually have six ray stars but twelve ray stars are also known.

There are 2138 white star sapphire for sale on etsy and they cost 97 13 on average. The most desirable color is a vivid intense blue. Origin some major mines of natural white sapphire are situated in sri lanka burma australia thailand tanzania and cambodia. Star sapphires can range in color from blue in various tones to pink orange yellow green lavender gray or black.

Blue star sapphire 48 18 carats blue sapphire 1 73 carats blue sapphire 1 51 carats blue sapphire 2 36 carats ring in 18 karat white gold settings width. Rarely when sapphires are cut in cabochon they can demonstrate a cat s eye effect. The most common star pattern is a 6 rayed star although star sapphires with 4 rays and 12 rays have been found. 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.

Melody 589 simmons 344 ahsian 344 white star sapphire is a token of pure and lasting love without conditions. The most popular color. Wearing white sapphire enhances the qualities of fairness objectivity morality and freedom from greed.