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D&J Rare
Gems, Ltd.
P.O. Box 824
Salida, CO 81201
1.800.869.7493
raregems@amigo.net
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Gallery of Additional Available Star Gems
| Garnet Stars |
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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 |
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| Moonstone Stars |
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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 |
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| Quartz Stars |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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| Rose Quartz Stars |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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| Ruby Stars |
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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 |
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| Sapphire Stars |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Scheelite Stars |
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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 |
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| Spinel Stars |
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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
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