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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 5/1/08

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.

12049 Quartz Star, Md Lt Yellowish Brown, 43.22 cts round cabochon measuring
20.4x19.5x15.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This is one of the finest quartz star we
have been privileged to offer. The gem is transparent with a very strong 6 ray star and
multiple stars on each leg. A top quality gem for the collector or for an incredible
pendant.
Priced at $6/carat or $259.32/gem

13963 Quartz Star, Colorless, 11.14 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.5x12.0x9.2 mm,
eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Another very fine 6 ray star quartz with a transparent body
and a very strong star with multiple stars on each leg.
Priced at $6/carat or $66.84/gem

11729 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Purplish Blue, 4.33 cts oval cabochon measuring
8.5x7.4x6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very fine, transparent sapphire star that
displays a slight color change from daylight and a fine 6 ray star.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,299.00/gem

15626 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Purplish Red, 1.74 cts oval cabochon measuring
7.4x6.1x3.5 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine sapphire star with a strong 6 ray star on a
transparent cabochon with light crystal inclusions.
Priced at $90/carat or $156.60/gem

13099 Sapphire Star, Md Bluish Gray, 12.11 cts oval cabochon measuring
13.9x11.0x7.8 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive sapphire star with slight
twinning in one of the rays giving it the appearance of an 8 ray star.
Priced at $40/carat or $484.40/gem

15653 Scapolite Star, Black, 3.54 cts oval cabochon measuring 11.2x10.0x4.4 mm, v lt
incl, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive star gem for the collector or for setting in a unique
piece of jewelry.
Priced at $12/carat or $42.48/gem

Gallery Of Additional Available Star Gems

15572 Aquamarine Star, Md Grayish Blue, 8.95 cts oval cabochon measuring
12.9x11.1x8.9 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. A very rare, 6 rays star aquamarine with a
strong star.
Priced at $60/carat or $537.00/gem

9943 Garnet Star, Md Dk Red, 2.26 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.6x6.5x3.7 mm, lt
incl, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive garnet star displaying a 4 ray star.
Priced at $12/carat or $27.12/gem

15610 Quartz Star, V Lt Brown, 9.93 cts oval cabochon measuring 12.5x11.6x8.6 mm,
lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a very strong 6 ray star.
Priced at $6/carat or $59.58/gem

14378 Rose Quartz Star, Lt Pink, 21.68 cts round cabochon measuring 17.0x11.5 mm,
eye clean, from Brazil. A transparent rose quartz cabochon that displays a strong, 6 ray star.
Priced at $6/carat or $130.08/gem

15131 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue/Purple, 4.40 cts oval cabochon measuring
8.1x7.4x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very fine, transparent sapphire star with a
strong 6 ray star and slight color change.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,320.00/gem

6332 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Purplish Blue, 6.79 cts round cabochon measuring
9.8x9.7x7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A deep, purplish blue, transparent sapphire
cabochon that displays a fine, 6 ray star.
Priced at $400/carat or $2,716.00/gem

13674 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue, 3.62 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.6x8.1x4.8 mm,
v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very fine blue sapphire cabochon that displays a strong 6 ray star.
Priced at $350/carat or $1,267.00/gem

9641 Sapphire Star, Md Bluish Gray, 3.09 cts round cabochon measuring 8.7x3.9 mm,
translucent, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a strong 6 ray star in a size perfect for
setting in a ring.
Priced at $40/carat or $123.60/gem

14377 Scapolite Star, Md Dk Gray, 1.65 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.3x7.4x3.4 mm,
v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A rare gem that displays a strong central ray with two weaker
rays forming a 6 ray star.
Priced at $15/carat or $24.75/gem

7754 Sillimanite Star, Md Grayish Brown, 3.64 cts oval cabochon measuring
9.3x7.7x6.7 mm, translucent, from India. An unusual star sillimanite that displays a
strong central ray and weaker cross rays to form a 6 ray star.
Priced at $30/carat or $109.20/gem