1.93 ct. Star Spinel
Color: Very Dark Purple
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 7.7 x 7.1 mm
Asterism in Spinel so not widely known, but it is capable of being rather remarkable. The stars are exceptionally sharp, considerably better than most Sapphire in fact. If there were more of these, and in brighter bodycolors, they would be coveted by a much wider audience. This is a fine a really fine example, again with a simply great star - sharp and mobile. Moreover, the bodycolor is not the typical black or deep grey, but a very deep purplish maroon hue which offsets the star to beautiful effect. The high polish gives a very fine luster as well; simply a fine and fascinating stone.