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Star Sapphire

A phenomenal gemstone which displays a shimmering six pointed star when viewed under a light source. The star effect or ‘asterism’ is caused by minute needle-like rutile inclusions within the gemstone. Natural, unenhanced star sapphires are very rare.

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