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Star sapphires contain unusual tiny needle-like inclusions of rutile. A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that exhibits a star-like phenomenon caused by aligned needles that intersect each other at varying angles. Star sapphire is a member of the corundum family. Star Sapphire is a popular gemstone for men’s rings.

Our gemstones are earth mined natural gems. Sri Lanka is one of the leading natural gem producers in the world. You can refer to any popular gemology book such as Gemstones of the World or Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones and you will see numerous reference to Sri Lanka as the locality for over 40 varieties of natural gemstones. I was born and raised in Sri Lanka and I have access to these gemstones right from the mining region. I do at least three tests for sapphires - Refractive Index using refractometer and reflective index and thermal sensitivity using Presidium Duo Tester, and at least two tests (or all three tests if in doubt) for other gemstones to verify the authenticity before listing them. I don’t list any stone that I have doubt about the authenticity. And I do not color enhance my pictures so you see pretty much what it looks like in real. As per my buyers’ feedback, some gemstones are actually look better in person. Thank you.

Natural Star Sapphire
Weight	0.80CT
Size	5.47mmx 4.24mm (Depth 3.64mm)
Color	Purple Pink
Cut	Oval
Clarity	OP
Enhancements	None
Image	Actual gem, enlarged and taken under spot light.

Clarity Grading for Faceted Gems
IF	Finest quality. Loupe clean. No inclusions are visible under 10x magnification.
VVSI	Extra fine quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult - slightly difficult to see under 10x magnification.
VVSII	Very fine quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
VSI	Fine quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
SI	Good quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see with close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
I	Good to medium high quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arms length.