PRODUCT INFORMATION
Star Rubies and Sapphires
Star Rubies and Sapphires
The star effect on some rubies and sapphires are caused by reflections from tiny needle – like inclusions that are oriented in several specific directions.
Stars are usually made up of 2, 3 or 6 intersecting bands, resulting in 4,6 or 12 rays. The most common stars have 6 rays and 12 rayed stars are quite rare.
Sri Lanka is the major corundum (Ruby and sapphire) source. Myanmar and Thailand have also been a source of corundum. Thailand is one of the major sources of black sapphires.
