What is the star stone?
Star stone is a gem that has been cut off and polished in a way that gains the advantages of natural inclusions into a stone that creates a very distinctive stellar formula when the light is reflected from the stone. Many star stars are sapphires, although rubies and many quartzs can also be transformed into stars. These stones were historically perceived with intense superstition and due to their rarity they were also highly valued.
In order to be polished in star stone, the stone must have a unique set of inclusions that are sometimes referred to as "needles" because of their subtlety. Such inclusions can destroy the stone, depending on how it is treated and polished, and the stars require special care during polishing to ensure that it works out well. When the stone is properly polished and placed in the light, the inclusion captures the light and reflects it, creating a perfectly beam star. Abochon, which means they are cut and polished flat, not face. Cabochons usually have an apartment back to facilitate the settings. One of the nThe more ejlavy star stones are the star of Bombay, a massive cabochon, which was once owned by actress Mary Pickford. The stone is currently exhibited in the Smithsonian Museum if you are interested in seeing a first -class star stone.
The property exposed to the stars of Stones is known as asterism. Asterism can have a number of forms, from a single line striped to stone to a complex pattern with a lot of beams. When the star stone is brought to the light and moves, the reflection formula changes, causing the star to slowly crosses the stone. The distinctive beam pattern will also be colored in deep colors and shades of stone.
Because star stones are so distinctive and stunning in themselves, most of them are set in a very simple setting that emphasize the design of the star. Settings are designed so that it does not cover the star formula, and if other stones are used in the settings are usually modestNo, so they do not come from the outbreak of a piece. Many star stones are quite large, so they are suitable for necklaces, brooches and heavy bracelets.