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D&J Rare Gems, Ltd.
P.O. Box 824
Salida, CO 81201
1.800.869.7493

All gems listed are available as of 1/5/09

Star Gems

The stars in gemstones are caused by reflections off tube-like silk aligned in two or three directions causing four or six ray stars. A number of different gem species exhibit star to different degrees. Some of the stars are strong such as those found in the finest star sapphires while some are weak. Few if any resemble the intense stars found in synthetic star Linde sapphires. Keep this in mind and realize that Mother Nature creates few things that are perfect.

15572 Aquamarine Star, Md Grayish Blue, 8.95 cts oval cabochon measuring 12.9x11.1x8.9 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. This is one of the most unusual star gems we have seen. In the past we have seen 4 ray star aquamarines and black star beryls but this gem is definitely blue and displays a fine 6 ray star. Priced at $60/carat or $537.00/gem
15940 Quartz Star, Md Yellowish Brown, 6.21 cts oval cabochon measuring 10.3x9.6x8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine, honey color quartz star with a very strong 6 ray star. Priced at $7/carat or $43.47/gem
15956 Quartz Star (12 ray), V Lt Brown, 2.95 cts sphere cut measuring 7.4 mm in diameter, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An unusual quartz sphere that displays multiple, 12 ray stars as it is rotated. Priced at $10/carat or $29.50/gem
15942 Rose Quartz Star, Lt Pink, 45.67 cts round cabochon measuring 24.3x12.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A very fine rose quartz star most noted for its strong 6 ray star and transparent, clean body. Priced at $6/carat or $274.02/gem
6332 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue/Purple, 6.79 cts round cabochon measuring 9.8x9.7x7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A transparent sapphire star that displays a strong 6 ray star and color change from blue in daylight to purple under incandescent light. Priced at $400/carat or $2,716.00/gem
15958 Sapphire Star (12 rays), Dk Purplish Blue, 3.38 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.0x7.3x5.4 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An unusual sapphire star that displays a hazy but distinct 12 ray star. Priced at $150/carat or $507.00/gem
11722 Sapphire Star, Lt Bluish White, 2.59 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.6x7.0x4.8 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. An unusual sapphire star that displays a double star. Priced at $40/carat or $103.60/gem

Gallery of Additional Available Star Gems

4182 Moonstone Star, White, 17.89 ct oval cabochon measuring 19.9x13.3x9.0 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A milky white moonstone cabochon that displays a 4 ray star. Priced at $8/carat or $143.12/gem
13805 Quartz Star, White, 19.62 cts oval cabochon measuring 17.0x13.7x11.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine, white quartz cabochon that displays a strong 6 ray star and multiple stars on each leg. Priced at $6/carat or $117.72/gem
13963 Quartz Star, Lt Brown, 11.14 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.5x12.0x9.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A transparent quartz cabochon that displays a very strong 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $66.84/gem
15551 Quartz Star, V Lt Yellowish Brown, 14.68 cts oval cabochon measuring 14.2x 11.8x12.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A transparent quartz cabochon that displays a very strong, 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $88.08/gem
13406 Quartz Star, Colorless, 5.17 cts oval cabochon measuring 10.5x9.6x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A transparent and clean quartz star that displays a very strong and well centered 6 ray star with multiple star on each leg. Priced at $7/carat or $36.19/gem
14485 Rose Quartz Star, Md Lt Pink, 68.63 cts round cabochon measuring 24.1x18.0 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A larger, transparent rose quartz cabochon that displays a very strong 6 rare star. Priced at $6/carat or $411.78/gem
15703 Rose Quartz Star, Lt Pink, 12.75 cts round cabochon measuring 15.1x8.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A transparent and clean rose quartz star that displays a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $76.50/gem
13220 Ruby Star, Md Dk Purplish Red, 3.16 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.6x6.9x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a fine 6 ray star on a semi-transparent body. Priced at $250/carat or $790.00/gem
14552 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue, 2.10 cts oval cabochon measuring 7.5x6.2x4.2 mm, lt incl, from Burma. A deep, royal blue star sapphire with a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $200/carat or $420.00/gem
14633 Sapphire Star C.C., Md Blue Lavender, 3.28 cts oval cabochon measuring 10.2x7.5x4.2 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays both a very strong 6 ray star and a color change. This gem would make a very unusual and attractive center piece in a ring. Priced at $100/carat or $328.00/gem
11162 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue, 4.25 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.1x7.7x6.3 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An intense blue sapphire cabochon that displays a very strong 6 ray star. Priced at $250/carat or $1,062.50/gem
13674 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue, 3.62 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.6x8.1x4.8 mm,v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A deep blue sapphire cabochon that displays a strong, well centered, 6 ray star. Priced at $350/carat or $1,267.00/gem
13099 Sapphire Star, Lt Bluish Gray, 12.11 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.9x11.0x7.8 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger sapphire star with a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $35/carat or $423.85/gem
3826 Scheelite Star, Lt Brownish Yellow, 6.06 cts round cabochon measuring 8.0x5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri anka. A very rare star gem that made a brief appearance in the gem world back in the early 1990’s. Priced at $60/carat or $363.60/gem
10859 Spinel Star, Dk Purplish Gray, 30.47 cts oval cabochon measuring 20.1x14.4x10.8 mm, opaque, from Sri Lanka. This is the largest spinel star we have seen. The star is a good 6 rays and quite distinct. Priced at $40/carat or $ 1,218.80/gem