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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 1/2/12

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.

17284 Quartz Star, Lt Brown, 16.16 cts oval cabochon measuring 15.6x12.7x10.9 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays one of the strongest stars we have seen on a quartz cabochon. It also displays stars on each of the legs of the main star. Priced at $6/carat or $96.96/gem
17283 Quartz Star, Lt Brown, 4.04 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.7x8.9x6.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is the smallest star quartz we have ever offered. The star is a strong six rays that also displays additional stars on each of the legs of the main star. Priced at $6/carat or $24.24/gem
17296 Ruby Star, Md Pinkish Red, 4.15 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.0x7.0x7.1 mm, translucent, from India. This is a high end Indian star ruby with even body color and a strong, 6 ray star. Priced at $30/carat or $124.50/gem
12011 Sapphire Star, Md Purple, 1.06 cts oval cabochon measuring 6.4x4.5x3.3 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A medium purple sapphire star with a strong six ray star. Priced at $70/carat or $74.20/gem

Gallery of Additional Available Star Gems
20% Discount on all gems in this section until further notice!

16275 Aquamarine Star, Md Dk Grayish Blue, 6.23 cts oval cabochon measuring 11.4x9.6x7.7 mm, mod incl, from Tanzania. A rare 4 ray star aquamarine for the collector or individual who want a unique star gem for a setting. Priced at $30/carat or $186.90/gem
15407 Quartz Star, Md Yellowish Brown, 7.97 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.3x11.x7.1 mm, hazy, from Sri Lanka. A very fine star quartz with a well defined 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $47.82/gem
17265 Quartz Star, Lt Brown, 23.83 cts oval cabochon measuring 17.5x14.4x12.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine quartz star on a transparent, clean body. This gem displays multiple stars on each leg of the main star. Priced at $6/carat or $142.98/gem
15131 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue/Purple, 4.40 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.7x7.4x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem in addition to displaying a strong six ray star, shifts in color from blue in daylight to purple under incandescent light. Priced at $400/carat or $1,760.00/gem
14552 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue, 1.71 cts round cabochon measuring 6.1x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Burma. A very fine Burmese sapphire cabochon that displays a thin 6 ray star. Priced at $200/carat or $342.00/gem
14129 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Pink, 2.30 cts oval cabochon measuring 7.6x6.8x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays one of the finest 6 ray stars we have seen in a sapphire of this price and quality. A great gem for a ring. Priced at $300/carat or $690.00/gem
13674 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue, 3.62 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.6x8.1x4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional sapphire star with fine blue body color and a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $350/carat or $1,267.00/gem
17247 Sapphire Star, Md Gray, 1.36 cts oval cabochon measuring 6.2x5.5x3.6 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive sapphire star with as strong 6 ray star on an even gray color body. Priced at $25/carat or $34.00/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 displays an excellent 6 ray star. It would make an excellent feature gem in a man’s ring. Priced at $50/carat or $633.00/gem
13099 Sapphire Star, Md Bluish Gray, 12.11 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.9x11.0x7.8 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. This is a very nice, larger sapphire star that is well suited for setting in a man’s ring. The star is a strong six rays with a neutral body color. Priced at $40/carat or $484.40/gem
11157 Sapphire Star, Lt Bluish Gray, 8.14 cts oval cabochon measuring 11.0x10.0x6.7 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A very fine 6 ray star sapphire that is the perfect size for a ring. Priced at $50/carat or $407.00/gem
14552 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue, 2.89 cts round cabochon measuring 7.9x7.8x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Burma. A deep navy blue sapphire cabochon with a six ray star. Priced at $180/carat or $520.20/gem
11161 Sapphire Star, Md Blue, 3.17 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.1x7.5x4.5 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine sapphire star with strong 4 rays and weaker 5th and 6th rays. The body color of this gem is exceptional. Priced at $180/carat or $570.60/gem
11380 Sapphire Star, Lt Bluish Gray, 2.82 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.5x5.9x5.2 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A fine sapphire star with strong 6 rays. This would make an excellent, inexpensive ring gem. Priced at $25/carat or $70.50/gem
3214 Scheelite Star, Md Lt Yellow, 5.01 cts round cabochon measuring 7.8x7.8x4.9 mm, eye clean (hazy), from Sri Lanka. This is one of the few star scheelites we have ever seen or offered. This gem displays a 4 ray star and should fluorest vividly. Priced at $60/carat or $300.60/gem
7612 Sillimanite Star, Md Dk Grayish Brown, 7.91 cts oval cabochon measuring 12.0x8.2x9.2 mm, translucent, from India. A very unusual star gem that appeared briefly on the market during the 1990’s. Priced at $50/carat or $395.50/gem
17124 Spinel Star, Md Dk Purplish Pink, 2.74 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.2x7.2x4.8 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A fine spinel star with an excellent six ray star. These gems make a nice substitute for much more expensive sapphires stars. Priced at $80/carat or $219.20/gem Note: Donna's reflection is visible in the gem.