Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by one of the gem and jewelry industry's most highly-credentialed experts. Scott Papper is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG), and Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), to name only a handful. Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, he has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US 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".
