ABOUT US
Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by "The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser", Scott Papper.
Scott's professional designations include GIA Graduate Gemologist, NAJA Certified Master Appraiser, ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser, ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser, and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, to name only a handful.
Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, review appraiser, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, broker, and expert witness. He is recognized as an expert and has provided testimony in multiple courts of law. In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and those within the trade, he assists with the valuation of jewelry and watches confiscated by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
ABOUT THE ITEM
Star sapphire is a unique gem known for its phenomenon called asterism. This star effect is created by many parallel rutile needle inclusions that intersect at 60° angles. Synthetic star sapphires will have a perfectly centered, well-defined star while natural star sapphires will often have an off-centered star.
This brand new, custom made ring features a 6.33 carat natural purple-pink star sapphire mounted in a platinum ring with a satin finish. Star sapphires are commonly heated to improve their appearance. However, this natural star sapphire has not been heated, adding to its rarity. It has a wonderful purple-pink hue with an almost-centered 6-ray star. Inside the ring is hallmarked "PLAT".
Accompanied by GIA Sapphire Report # 5211647713.
| ITEM DETAILS |
| Metal: |
Platinum |
| Finish: |
Brushed Satin Finish |
| Gender: |
Unisex (Men's or Lady's) |
| Ring Size: |
6.75 |
| Hallmarks: |
"PLAT" (Stamped) |
| Gross Weight: |
13.2 grams (8.5 dwts) |
| Age: |
Contemporary |
| Condition: |
Brand New |
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| GEMSTONE DETAILS |
| Gemstone: |
Natural Star Sapphire |
| Quantity: |
1 |
| Cut: |
Double Cabochon |
| Hue: |
Purple-Pink |
| Tone: |
Dark (GIA 7) |
| Saturation: |
Moderately Strong (GIA 4) |
| Phenomenon: |
Displaying Asterism |
| Legs: |
6 |
| Centering: |
90% |
| Transparency: |
Translucent |
| Treatments: |
No Indications of Heating |
| Measurements: |
11.43 x 8.96 x 5.60mm |
| Carat Weight: |
6.33 ct. |
| GIA Report Number: |
5211647713 |
