2.06 ct. Star Spinel
Color: Dark Red-Purple
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 7 x 6.1 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. The bodycolor is also quite nice - a deep red purple that is surprisingly visible in strong light. The high polish gives a very fine luster as well; simply a fine and fascinating stone.