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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 9/2/10

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.

3452 Quartz Star, White, 4.25 cts sphere cut measuring 8.4 mm in diameter, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A quartz sphere that displays a strong, 8 ray star and 4 weaker rays. Priced at $7/carat or $29.75/gem
15408 Quartz Star, Colorless, 17.21 cts oval cabochon measuring 14.7x13.5x11.9 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is one of the finest quartz stars that we have been privileged to offer. The star is a strong 6 rays on a transparent body with multiple six ray stars on each of the legs. Priced at $7/carat or $120.47/gem
12184 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 3.25 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.6x7.7x4.9 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine sapphire star with a deep purple body and a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $250/carat or $812.50/gem
11155 Sapphire Star, Md Lt Grayish Blue, 4.55 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.0x7.5x6.5 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays one of the finest stars we have ever seen in a star sapphire. All six rays are strong and extend to the girdle. Priced at $50/carat or $227.50/gem
3214 Scheelite Star, Lt Brownish Yellow, 5.01 cts round cabochon measuring 7.8x7.8x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a distinct 4 ray star which is very rare in a scheelite. We have only seen star scheelite from this one location in Sri Lanka that produced during the early 1990’s. Priced at $60/carat or $300.60/gem

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

Aquamarine Stars
16275 Aquamarine Star, Md Dk Gray, 6.23 cts oval cabochon measuring 11.4x9.6x7.7 mm, mod incl, from Tanzania. An unusual star aquamarine whose color is masked by the gray hematite inclusions that cause the star to appear. Priced at $30/carat or $186.90/gem
16391 Aquamarine Star, Md Grayish Blue, 52.31 cts oval cabochon measuring 23.5x19.8x15.1 mm, mod incl, from Tanzania. This is a very unusual star gem for both its size and the species. The gem displays a strong 6 ray star. The moderate inclusions are tiny crystals that align to cause the star. Priced at $60/carat or $3,138.60/gem
15572 Aquamarine Star, Md Grayish Blue, 8.95 cts oval cabochon measuring 12.9x11.1x8.9 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. A very unusual, 6 ray star aquamarine with a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $50/carat or $447.50/gem
Chrysoberyl Stars
10737 Chrysoberyl Star, Md Dk Orangish Brown, 1.68 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.0x5.2x3.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a 4 ray star on an orangish brown body. A very rare star gem that is offered at incredible prices on the internet. Priced at $200/carat or $336.00/gem

Diopside Stars
16314 Diopside Star, Black, 77.25 cts oval cabochon measuring 27.1x19.7x15.0 mm, opaque, from India. This gem displays a strong 4 ray star on a solid black body. This is a very large size for a diopside star of this quality. Priced at $4/carat or $309.00/gem

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
15407 Quartz Star, Md Brown, 7.97 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.2x11.0x7.1 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A golden brown quartz cabochon that displays a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $6/carat or $47.82/gem
12256 Quartz Star, V Lt Brown, 18.26 cts oval cabochon measuring 15.0x14.3x11.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A transparent star quartz with a strong 6 ray star and only a very slight inclusion. Priced at $6/carat or $109.56/gem
11862 Quartz Star, White, 6.99 cts round cabochon measuring 11.7x11.2x7.6 mm, semi-transparent, from Sri Lanka. A white, milky quartz that displays a fine 6 rays star. Priced at $5/carat or $34.95/gem
15407 Quartz Star, Md Brown, 7.97 cts oval cabochon measuring 13.2x11.0x7.1 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A smoky quartz cabochon that displays a single, strong, and well centered 6 ray star and multiple stars on each leg. Priced at $5/carat or $39.85/gem
12192 Quartz Star, Md Dk Yellowish Brown, 38.37 cts oval cabochon measuring 20.8x19.5x13.7 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A transparent quartz cabochon that displays a fine 6 ray star with slight doubling and multiple stars on the legs of each of the main star. Priced at $6/carat or $230.22/gem
15550 Quartz Star, V Lt Yellow, 10.02 cts round cabochon measuring 12.9x12.8x8.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays an exceptional 6 ray star for a quartz. Priced at $6/carat or $60.12/gem

Rose Quartz Stars
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
13220 Ruby Star, Md Dk Reddish Pink, 3.16 cts oval cabochon measuring 8.6x6.9x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine, transparent ruby star with a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $300/carat or $948.00/gem
14725 Ruby Star, Md Dk Red, 1.05 cts oval cabochon measuring 6.8x4.8x3.0 mm, v lt incl, from Burma. A fine Burmese ruby cabochon with a 6 ray star. Priced at $80/carat or $84.00/gem
Sapphire Stars
11158 Sapphire Star, Dk Intense Blue, 6.16 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.2x8.0x7.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. We asked one of our sources in Sri Lanka to provide us with a top quality in color and clarity blue star sapphire. This gem is what we received and it it by far the best blue star sapphire we have ever offered. The gem is absolutely clean and the star a fine 6 rays. Priced at $1,500/carat or $9,210.00/gem
16755 Sapphire Star, Md Dk Blue, 10.69 cts oval cabochon measuring 15.1x12.9x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger, blue star sapphire with a strong and well centered six ray star. This gem would make a stunning ring. Priced at $350/carat or $3,741.50/gem
16683 Sapphire Star, Md Blue, 3.73 cts round cabochon measuring 8.4x4.8 mm, translucent, from Thailand. A fine sapphire star displaying a strong 6 ray star on a translucent, medium blue body. Priced at $50/carat or $186.50/gem
14129 Sapphire Star, Md Reddish Pink, 2.30 cts oval cabochon measuring 7.6x6.8x4.5 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is one of those sapphires that borders on being a ruby. This gem displays a very strong 6 ray star on a transparent body. Priced at $300/carat or $690.00/gem
12011 Sapphire Star, Md Purplish Pink, 1.06 cts oval cabochon measuring 6.4x4.5x3.3 mm, translucent, from Sri Lanka. A small, carat size, plum color sapphire star that displays a very strong 6 ray star. Priced at $80/carat or $84.80/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
14633 Sapphire Star C.C., Md Blue/Lavender, 3.28 cts oval cabochon measuring 10.2x7.5x4.2 mm, semi-transparent, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays both a strong six ray star and a color change from blue in daylight to lavender under incandescent light. Priced at $100/carat or $328.00/gem
14552 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue, 1.71 cts round cabochon measuring 6.1x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Burma. A very fine, Burmese sapphire star of deep, navy blue color and fine 6 ray star. Priced at $200/carat or $342.00/gem
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
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
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
13674 Sapphire Star, Dk Blue, 3.62 cts oval cabochon measuring 9.6x8.1x4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A midnight blue sapphire star that displays a strong, 6 ray star. Priced at $350/carat or $1,267.00/gem
16320 Sapphire Star, Black, 7.09 cts oval cabochon measuring 11.7x8.5x6.2 mm, translucent, from Thailand. An inexpensive black star sapphire of nice size and a strong 6 ray star. Priced at $15/carat or $106.35/gem
Scapolite Stars
Scheelite Stars
Sillimanite Stars
7612 Sillimanite Star, Md Dk Brownish Gray, 7.91 cts oval cabochon measuring 12.0x8.2x9.2 mm, translucent, from India. A rare six ray star for this mineral. Priced at $30/carat or $237.30/gem
Spinel Stars
10859 Spinel Star, Dk Purplish Gray, 30.47 cts oval cabochon measuring 20.1x14.4x10.8 mm, opaque, from Sri Lanka. This is the largest spinel star we have ever seen or offered. The star is a strong 6 ray on a dark, opaque body. Priced at $50/carat or $1,523.50/gem
16536 Spinel Star, Md dk Purplish Gray, 9.21 cts oval cabochon measuring 12.5x9.1x7.9 mm, opaque, from Sri Lanka. Although not the largest spinel star we have ever seen it is one of the finest. This gem displays a very strong 6 ray star on an opaque, mauvish body. Priced at $60/carat or $552.60/gem