Blue Star Sapphire Value

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Blue star sapphire value.

Apart from the hue the star sapphire s value also depends on the tone and saturation of the color. The color and clarity of star sapphires has a major influence on the overall price. A burmese blue cabochon star sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. The thai blue star sapphire is a variety of sapphire that displays a six pointed star pattern radiating from the inky depths of the stone.

Star sapphires occur in almost every color seen in transparent sapphires although yellow orange and green star sapphires are very uncommon. Pink sapphire stone price and black star sapphire cost also reflect their rarity and popularity in the trade. The optical phenomenon responsible for the star sapphire s shimmering rays is called asterism from the latin word astrum for star. A stone with a very transparent body is extremely rare and will fetch a high price.

Blue sapphires usually have some inclusions but generally have better clarity than rubies. Star sapphire value price and jewelry information home gemstones star sapphire value price and. The most valued blue sapphires are velvety blue to violetish blue in medium to medium dark tones. Natural blue star sapphire burma color.

Top quality unheated stones could get a premium of 50 or higher especially if they re large. A star sapphire is so named due to the appearance of a star shaped format which presents itself when the sapphire is. It has a nice blue colour. 9 hardest after diamond formation.

Typically mid quality untreated blue sapphire will sell for 20 30 more than a treated stone of the same quality. The best star sapphires will have a blue transparent body with a nice deep blue color and a sharp and vibrant star. Except fair or lower grades. Blue star sapphire ceylon good star si vvs type ii 1 000 to 3 000 per carat.

Sapphires with these qualities command the highest prices per carat. Amongst all the star sapphire colors blue star sapphire value remains the highest due to its rarity and high end beauty. 1 8 cm ring size. Sapphire along with her sister gemstone ruby belongs to the corundum group of gemstones considered one of the hardest minerals on earth.

The most expensive sapphire was sold on record costing 135 000 per carat.