3.64 ct. Star Garnet
Color: Dark Brown-Red
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 8.7 x 7.7 mm
Though not particuarly uncommon, it is rare to find such nice examples of a good 4-ray star Garnet. Typically the bodycolor is so dark as to approach black and the stars are notoriously difficult to center as they tend to have multiple arms. This one is nice - a good size and even outline with a well centered and distinct star. The inclusions that produce the star in these are rather coarse, you can almost see the individual relections of the needles in the overall star - fascinating!