Blue Star Sapphire

Among the most expensive gems discovered in Sri Lanka , Blue Star Sapphires are very special. When a light is focused at it , these glow as a star with 6 edges. 

Rutile fibers inside these gems give that glowing edges. High quality Blue Star Sapphire must contain all 6 edges. Lesser the number of edges in Star of these sapphires , value becomes lower as well. There are also synthetic star sapphires so you must seek assistance of gem expert when you look for these types of gems. 

Best quality Blue Star Sapphires are only found in Sri Lankan markets. There are also Red, Yellow and White Star Sapphires. 

There is even more rare Star Sapphire which has the color of Lotus flower. In Sri Lankan gem mines located in Elahera, Pugoda and Ratnapura , These star sapphires can be commonly found.