About Star Sapphire

Cabochon Cut Dark Blue Star Sapphire

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Blue Star Sapphire

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Black Star Sapphire

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Star Sapphire is considered one of the strongest gemstones as they are found in the mineral group of corundum, the third hardest mineral on earth. Star Sapphire Gemstone is a stunning gemstone that makes various visible kinds of star effects across the surface of the gemstone. They are usually cut into various cabochon shapes and sizes with a high dome so that an individual can see the star effect of the gemstone when viewed from the top. The appearance of the star in the Sapphire is caused by a phenomenon known as Asterism. Furthermore, asterism is caused due to microscopic inclusions that reflect light.

Star Sapphire Properties

Star Sapphire Benefits

Star Sapphire helps to bring clarity and understanding to the intentions of others. It can also bring happiness to any mood or situation. This gemstone brings peace, tranquillity, and spiritual healing whilst sustaining the life force and attracting joy and peace. In ancient times, these Gemstone were considered to be so powerful that they would continue to protect the wearer even after being passed on to another person. Star Sapphire is also believed to eradicate the venom of scorpions and snakes when the water-soaked Star Sapphires is drunk by the victim. The benefits of Star Sapphire are explained below -

• Health Benefits

  : Star Sapphires are very beneficial in treating blood disorders and alleviating excessive bleeding. It also can strengthen the veins and increase their elasticity. It can be an effective cure to a sore throat when placed on the neck and can even help with treating the common cold and flu. It is believed that wearing Star Sapphire can lead to a speedy recovery from blood or eye-sight-related disorders, as well as certain mental disorders and psychosomatic illnesses.

• Color

  : Semi-precious stones exhibiting superior color, a color change effect, or a play of colors, are considered to be the best quality semi-precious gems.

• Improves Creative Abilities

  : Star Sapphire’s metaphysical properties enhance the analytical abilities of the wearer that helps in better understanding and attentiveness. It also helps in predicting the future so that one can achieve wonderful results. Star Sapphire also boosts the thinking power and strengthens the decision-making skills of its wearer. Therefore, the gemstone is ideal for situations where an individual is performing a lot of brain work and requires enhanced understanding abilities.

• Relationship Benefits

  : Star Sapphires inspires the wearer to love more deeply and become more devoted to the important people in their life. It strengthens the emotional bonds of people with their loved ones and is also known to increase luck in love life. It helps the wearer to build a better relationship with their significant other that’s built on love, trust, and kindness. Most importantly, Star Sapphire brings a relationship into greater peace and harmony which leads to clearer communication between the wearer and their partner.

Star Sapphire Buyer Beware Guidelines

Star Sapphire has become one of the most desirable gemstones due to its unique star-like effect and therefore, imitations of this gemstone are circulating in the gemstone market. Fake Star Sapphire gemstones are generally heat-treated before they are cut. They are heated between 1700 to 1800 degrees Celsius (3100-3300 degrees F) for several hours to improve the color and clarity of the gemstone. The imitations are done so perfectly that it becomes extremely difficult for the buyer to point out any differences. These fake gemstones do not maintain the quality standards of an authentic Star Sapphire and therefore, one should not invest in these fake gemstones. If the buyer is not aware of how to differentiate between a real and fake Star Sapphire gemstone, then they should always ask for a report from a reputed Gemological Laboratory or a certificate that proves that the Star Sapphire gemstone is authentic. To identify the authenticity of the Star Sapphire, the customer can cross-check the report number on the Gem Lab certificate from the Gem Lab website or the company lab. If both the report numbers are alike, then it is an authentic Star Sapphire gemstone certification.

Star Sapphire Quality

Star Sapphire, due to its appearance, has a great demand among jewelry lovers and jewelry designers. Few parameters help in judging the quality of Star Sapphire and based on these parameters only the real value of a gemstone is calculated. The following parameters are as follows -

• Origin

  : The origin of Star Sapphires affects the quality of these gemstones. Star Sapphires from Burma and Sri Lanka (Ceylon star sapphire) are regarded as the finest quality Star Sapphire gemstones because they have the least amount of inclusions and exhibit a well-defined star effect. Black Star Sapphires from Thailand are very popular for their unique golden rayed star effect. Other quality Star Sapphires are sourced from Madagascar, Nigeria, Cambodia, and the United States.

• Color

  : The color of Star Sapphire is one of the most important factors determining the quality of the gemstone. Star sapphires can range in blue colors and various colors like pink, orange, yellow, green, lavender, gray, and black. The coloring agents in Blue Star Sapphire are iron and titanium, and vanadium in purple-colored Star Sapphires. A small number of iron results in yellow and greenish color tones, while chromium produces fine pink to red tones. The most desirable color of Star Sapphire is the vivid, intense blue which generally holds the highest quality and price.

• Cut

  : Proper cutting of the Star sapphire gemstone is important to gain a centrally located, truly visible Star effect. The Star sapphires, in most cases, are cut and polished in cabochons to attain the fine Star-like pattern on the gemstone’s surface. Star Sapphire cabochons in ideal round or oval shapes are pretty desirable.

• Clarity

  : Every Star Sapphire gemstone will contain inclusions in different amounts as these inclusions are the actual reason for asterism. Star Sapphires are typically opaque with some finer specimens that may exhibit slight translucency. Star Sapphire’s star-like pattern is due to the perfectly aligned needle-like rutile inclusions of the gemstone. The rutile inclusions in star sapphire result in a vitreous to silky luster when cut and polished.