Where to find a star sapphire?

[cinnamon013]

I think the star sapphires are really calling me. Where can I find them?

 

[chrono]

There''s some at:
www.ajsgems.com
www.multicolour.com
www.wildfishgems.com

 

[cinnamon013]

Thanks for the links. What do you look for when shopping for one?

 

[chrono]

A strong star
A centered star: "legs" of equal length
Purity of sapphire colour
As transparent a sapphire as possible

 

[cinnamon013]

So this looks pretty good then? Obviously, I could spend lots on one, but I''m going to search for an affordable option. I''ve got 2 more stones coming from Barry beyond that little tourmaline I got and one from Gary coming in the not too distant future. So for now, it''s star sapphire shopping to try and learn and see everything that is out there.

 

[chrono]

A little grayish but quite pretty looking pink star sapphire.

 

[cinnamon013]

Is a star ruby more desirable?

 

[chrono]

Date: 4/22/2009 10:41:15 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Is a star ruby more desirable?

Yes it is, but if you like pink, then you can pocket the savings.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 4/22/2009 10:59:54 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 4/22/2009 10:41:15 PM
Author: cinnamon013
Is a star ruby more desirable?

Yes it is, but if you like pink, then you can pocket the savings.

That''s me!

 

[cinnamon013]

Chrono,
Do you think this ebay listing is a real stone?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260396626714

It's an opaque one though, but looks cool.

 

[chrono]

The stone is opaque but the star is strong and the colour very vivid too. With a 1 cent reserve, I''d suspect synthetic.

 

[jake06783]

Try Reginald C. Miller, Inc. In NYC... Good company...