Synthetic stars usually have a very low dome

It would be helpful to look at the side and also the bottom of the stone.

It means that the stone is definitely synthetic. A natural star will turn around, following the light source

Now move the flashlight around in a circle.

Or maybe not all of the 6 rays will perfectly straight

A natural star will most likely have 1 or more of the 6 rays which will not exactly the same length.

Most natural stars don’t have a perfect star.

Almost all natural star sapphires have one or more of these natural imperfections.

Almost all natural star sapphires have one or more of these natural imperfections. Unevenness on the bottom, also stripes or lines of color

First look for imperfections within the stone.

Here’s a few quick ways you might be able to tell the difference: If you own a stone and you are not sure that it is natural. A perfect star, a very nice stone with also a great color. Most commonly you will see that it looks too perfect. How to identify synthetic star sapphires? It is typically cut with the center of the star near the top of the dome. When viewed with a single overhead light source.

That causes the appearance of a six ray star shaped pattern. Buy natural sapphire in our shopįollowing the underlying crystal structure. If you have any questions about colour, please contact us directly for more images/videos or visit us in person for a viewing.A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that show a star like phenomena knows as asterism. We cannot guarantee that the colour you see accurately portrays the true colour of the product in person. In addition, lighting conditions at the time the photo was taken can also affect an image's colour.

Every screen has different capability to display colours, and every individual may see these colours differently. *Disclaimer* : Colours may vary from the images shown. Items must be unworn, in original condition & packaging. Laybys cannot be returned (exchange only).

Gift vouchers, custom orders, pre-orders & made-to-order items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Refund or exchange within 21 days of purchase (for online or phone orders only).

The creamy purple-black lustre is perfectly highlighted by the magenta glint of the gem stones. Sterling silver & pink sapphire ‘Radiant Star’ stud earrings with iridescent Tahitian pearl drops. Sterling silver, Tahitian pearl, pink sapphire

Star sapphire earrings