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Is a star sapphire rare?

Star sapphires and other star gemstones are extremely rare. Star gemstones occurring in the natural world are extremely rare, although they can be enhanced. The asterism or ‘star effect’ is caused by the tiny needle-like rutile inclusions within the gemstone. This creates the effect in the gemstone of a shimmering 6 pointed star when viewed under a light source. They are often incredibly valuable due to their intense natural beauty.

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Is star sapphire man made?

Most star rubies and sapphires occur naturally. However, due to technological advancements, the asterism part of the star gemstone can be enhanced. This method was first invented in the United States in 1947, and used heating in order to enhance the stone’s natural asterism. However, most star gemstones are found in nature, and are incredibly rare.

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How can you tell if a star ruby is real?

Most star rubies and sapphires have natural imperfections. You are usually able to tell if a star gemstone is synthetic by looking through the top of the stone. If you want to assess a star ruby or sapphire, you should consult a jewellery expert that can assess the validity of the stone. Here at Berganza, our team is committed to ensuring that we conduct a thorough assessment on every piece of jewellery that we see.

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How to sell star gemstone jewellery?

Star gemstone jewellery is a careful investment. Star gemstones can be incredibly valuable, so you should make sure to get a fair price. Consulting jewellery experts on your star gemstone jewellery piece can ensure you’re getting the right advice. This is true whether you inherited or bought it. Here at Berganza, our expertise on vintage jewellery means we are ideal for this. If you have beautiful star gemstone jewellery that you’d like to sell to us, contact us at purchases@berganza.com.

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How to determine the value of star gemstone jewellery?

Here at Berganza, there are many things we take into consideration when evaluating star gemstone jewellery. Because star gemstone jewellery is so valuable, we study it very carefully. Some star sapphires and rubies are antique, which means they can be very valuable. First of all, we pay close attention to the star gemstone to determine its value. If you have any authentication (such as proof of purchase) this can increase the value of your jewellery. Star gemstone jewellery can be incredibly valuable, and we are committed to conducting accurate assessments on each piece that passes through our doors.

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