Black Star Sapphire

  • Hardness

    9.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Tanzania, Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Malagasy Republic, Malawi, Pakistan, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), United States (Montana, North Carolina).

  • Appearance

    Black sapphires are found in the form of star sapphires. These dark six-rayed stars are very attractive. These can be confused with star diopside which only have a four-rayed star.

  • Enhancements

    Black star sapphire is always heat treated to produce, intensify or lighten color and/or improve color uniformity and appearance.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

  • Gemstone Family

    Black Star Sapphire is a member of the Sapphire gemstone family.

Black Star Sapphire
Black Star Sapphire

SPH654
SPH654
0.94 ct. total, 'AA' Grade
4.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Only one pair available.
With an excellent six rayed star.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH721
SPH721
0.49 ct., 'AA' Grade
4.8mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH722
SPH722
0.90 ct., 'AA' Grade
5.7mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH723
SPH723
0.96 ct., 'AA' Grade
5.9mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH724
SPH724
0.29 ct., 'AA' Grade
3.5mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 15
Black Star Sapphire

SPH725
SPH725
0.62 ct., 'AA' Grade
5.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
Quantity Available: 5
Black Star Sapphire

SPH726
SPH726
0.62 ct., 'AA' Grade
5.9mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH587
SPH587
1.92 ct., 'AA' Grade
10.0x8.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[H] Heated to improve color.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH727
SPH727
1.56 ct., 'AA' Grade
7.5x5.4mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH728
SPH728
0.73 ct., 'AA' Grade
6.2x4.2mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

SPH729
SPH729
0.38 ct., 'AA' Grade
5.7x3.1mm Cabochon, Marquise Cut
Black
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Black Star Sapphire

Calibrated Black Star Sapphire
Calibrated Black Star Sapphire

Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

  • AA Black, medium dome, excellent star, good polish, good cut.
  • A Black, medium dome, good star, good polish, good cut.

Black Star Sapphire Quality AA A
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
3.5mm
0.47 ct.
 
4mm
0.45 ct.
4.5mm
0.70 ct.
5mm
0.74 ct.
5.5mm
1.02 ct.
6mm
1.37 ct.
6.5mm
1.72 ct.
7mm
2.08 ct.
7.5mm
2.49 ct.
8mm
3.11 ct.
 
  AA A
5x3mm
0.36 ct.
6x4mm
0.85 ct.
6.5x4.5mm
0.92 ct.
 
7x5mm
1.35 ct.
7.5x5.5mm
1.54 ct.
 
8x6mm
1.88 ct.
9x7mm
2.85 ct.
10x8mm
4.02 ct.
11x9mm
5.49 ct.
12x10mm
7.15 ct.
 
  AA A
8x4mm
0.90 ct.
 
10x5mm
1.40 ct.