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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 7/1/09

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.

16173 Quartz Star, Colorless, 11.54 cts oval cabochon measuring 14.5x12.4x8.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A milky white quartz star that displays a very strong and well centered 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $69.24/gem
16175 Quartz Star, V Lt Brown, 11.79 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.9x11.9x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Another very fine quartz star, this one with a slight brownish body color and more transparent. Priced at $6/carat or $70.74/gem
16176 Rose Quartz Star, Md Pink, 77.63 cts round cabochon measuring 25.5x18.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A large, transparent rose quartz cabochon that displays a very fine 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $465.78/gem
00067 Sapphire Star, Md Blue, 10.69 cts oval cabochon measuring 15.1x12.9x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger sapphire star with fine blue body color and a very strong and well centered 6 ray star. Priced at $400/carat or $4,276.00/gem

Gallery of Additional Available Star Gems

Garnet Stars
9943 Garnet Star, Dk Red, 2.26 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.6x6.5x3.7 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A dark red garnet cabochon that displays a thin 4 ray star. Priced at $15/carat or $33.90/gem
Moonstone Stars
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
Quartz Stars
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
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
11862 Quartz Star, White, 8.78 cts oval cabochon measuring 14.1x11.1x7.9 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A milky white quartz star that displays a strong 6 rays star with one of the rays exhibiting some twinning or doubling. Priced at $5/carat or $43.90/gem
15407 Quartz Star, Md Brown, 7.97 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.2x11.0x7.1 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine smoky quartz cabochon that displays a very strong 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $47.82/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
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
Rose Quartz Stars
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
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
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
Ruby Stars
14558 Ruby Star, Md Intense Pinkish Red, 1.43 cts oval cabochon measuring 6.2x5.0x3.8 mm, lt incl, from Burma. A very reasonably priced ruby star with excellent body color and a fine, 6 ray star. Priced at $150/carat or $214.50/gem
Sapphire Stars
16013 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Purple, 5.50 cts round cabochon measuring 10.0x9.7x5.5 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem would make a fine center stone in a ring. The color is vivid and the star a very strong six rays with just a light amount of silk to indicate its natural origin. Priced at $150/carat or $825.00/gem
9560 Sapphire Star, Md Lt Bluish Gray, 12.66 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.0x11.2x8.0 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. This gem would make an excellent center stone in a man’s ring. The star is very strong with well centered 6 rays and the body color a medium light bluish gray without any blemishes. Priced at $40/carat or $506.40/gem
15626 Sapphire Star, Md Purplish Pink, 1.74 cts oval cabochon measuring 7.4x6.1x3.5 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A transparent sapphire cabochon with a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $80/carat or $139.20/gem
5343 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Purple, 2.54 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.0x6.9x4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This sapphire displays a strong color shift with much more blue in daylight and a strong purple color under incandescent light. Priced at $200/carat or $508.00/gem
14552 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue, 1.71 cts round cabochon measuring 6.1x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Burma. A deep blue Burmese sapphire cabochon that displays a sharp, 6 ray star. Priced at $200/carat or $342.00/gem
11380 Sapphire Star, Lt Gray, 3.11 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.5x8.8x3.4 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. This inexpensive sapphire star displays a very strong and well centered 6 ray star. This gem would make an excellent center stone in a man’s ring. Priced at $25/carat or $77.75/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
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
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
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
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
Scheelite Stars
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
Spinel Stars
12134 Spinel Star, Md Dk Gray, 1.51 cts oval cut measuring 6.4x5.4x5.1 mm, opaque, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a very strong 6 ray star on an ash gray body. Priced at $25/carat or $37.75/gem