Linde Star Sapphire Pendant

This is a 14k white gold ring with pink linde star sapphire in center and approximately 2 50ct diamonds.

Linde star sapphire pendant.

Sapphire al2o3 is the non red variety of corundum. 2 look for the l if there is a small l stamped on the underside of the stone then that is the clearest sign of the sapphire s falseness. Sapphire gemstones are the birthstone for september. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

Production was discontinued in 1974 due to overseas competition. Star sapphires exhibit a special optical phenomenon called asterism. Tiny needles of silk within the sapphire crystal reflect light and form a star sapphire s telltale star. The linde division of the union carbide corporation in the united states first began lab producing and marketing their star sapphires in the late 1940s.

The red variety of corundum is ruby. The most common star pattern is a 6 rayed star although star sapphires with 4 rays and 12 rays have been found. The l stands for linde and linde was the company that originally synthesized star sapphires in the late 1940s. The ring is currently 6 in us size but i can get it resized a bit.

Each linde stone has a small l imprinted on its bottom. The blue variety is by far the most popular however sapphire gemstones come in almost every shade of the rainbow. Linde star sapphire history. Vintage linde lindy 5mm approx 1 5 ctw mint green star sapphire created pendant earring set pal plated chain 18 inch 925 sterling silver silkpurseprime from shop silkpurseprime.

The stone is cut in a smooth cabochon setting with no facets which enhances the appearance of the star. There are 472 linde star sapphire jewelry for sale on etsy and they cost 79 88 on average. Linde star sapphire jewelry. The most popular color.