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Ceylon Star Sapphire

4.43 carat rich reddish purple unheated untreated star sapphire. Here is a rare example of strongest color paired with an excellent star.This gem actually stands on his back (that is how symmetric and balanced it is). In tungsten light it is very ruby-like, while in cold daylight it tends more to purple. Close to transparent with no inclusions inside the gem (only the lower surface shows some minor dents). The best reddish purple star sapphire we have seen in a long while. www.WildFishGems.com

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Uploaded on November 29, 2010
Taken on October 29, 2010