 As big as it gets, The Star of India is perhaps the worlds largest and most famous Star Sapphire. It is a 563.35 carat (112.67 g) star sapphire weighing at 112.67g. It is believed to have been discovered in Sri Lanka, about 300 years ago. A gem par excellence, a natural wonder it proliferates a star on both the sides. The asterism or the star effect is caused by the mineral Rutile, present in the sapphire. They reflect the light in a fantastic star like pattern. This grayish velvety blue now thrones the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It was donated to the museum by a renowned industrialist J.P.Morgan.Massive and grand there the other famous largest Sapphires include The Logan Sapphire at 422.99 carats, currently sitting at The National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C. .A deep cornflower blue colored brooch, it is the largest faceted gem-quality Sapphire. The Sapphire brooch of Maria Alexandrovna at 260.37 carats is a rare and a unique gem, gifted by the Russian Emperor Alexander II to his wife. The Russian Diamond Fund, Moscow is the present home of this treasure. The Beloved of the Saturn, Sapphire fascinated people since ages. It bejeweled ancient queens and been the preference of numerous celebrities and style muses. The love for this gem is has initiated and inspired designers to create stylish designs. The Sapphire jewelry is available in a vast range, at great prices. |
The Star of India: Star Sapphire
By sabrina - Posted on August 21st, 2007
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