A relative newcomer to the star sapphire arena are Trapiche star sapphires from Burma. Previously found only in the beryl family, notably emerald, there has recently been a very small production of these gemstone anomalies from the Mogok region. They feature a stationary six ray star pattern radiating out from the center of the gem. This star pattern is not asterism caused by
rutile "silk" as in common star sapphires.
Most Trapiche sapphires are found in light and dark shades of gray. Very few have a distinct blue and white pattern.
Because Natural Trapiche Sapphires are not oil treated like Emeralds, or glass treated like many Rubies, they often have pits and cracks visible on the surface..
Trapiche sapphires are considered very rare collectors items.
Finer pieces are quickly reaching Trapiche Emerald price ranges.
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These are all unheated
Natural Trapiche Sapphires.
They are suitable for fine jewelry
or for the most discriminating collector
