10.77 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Purplish Blue Star Sapphire Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

This pair of translucent star sapphires presents technical attributes that will satisfy a discerning collector, each stone cut as an oval cabochon to optimize asterism and overall light performance. The individual weights are 5.49 carats and 5.28 carats. Dimensions are 10.00 x 8.00 x 5.90 mm and 10.00 x 8.00 x 5.71 mm respectively, with the comparatively high domes intentionally retained to sharpen the star. The stones exhibit a purplish blue hue with medium color intensity, and the optical effect is produced by parallel oriented silk inclusions aligned with the crystallographic c axis, resulting in a six ray star that displays well under direct lighting. Clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which is typical and acceptable for asteriated sapphires because the fine rutile silk contributes to the star rather than detracts from it. The cabochon profiling is symmetrical with well controlled curvature, and the excellent polish enhances both surface luster and the mobility of the star, while the absence of enhancement confirms natural surface and internal conditions.

The provenance from Burma Myanmar is an important factor for connoisseurs, and these stones are offered by The Natural Sapphire Company with full disclosure that no heat or other enhancement has been applied. From a lapidary and setting perspective the stones respond best to mounts that preserve light access to the dome, and settings such as low bezel or semi open back designs in platinum or 18K white gold provide both protection and optical clarity of the asterism. The pairing is matched for color, size and star orientation, making them suitable for matched earrings or a matched two stone design. For secure jewelry integration, alignment of the cabochon axis with the intended face up orientation is critical to maintain the centered star, and minor adjustments to bezel height and light window can be used to fine tune the visual strength of the asterism in finished pieces. These sapphires combine classic Burmese color origin with meticulous cutting decisions, producing a naturally occurring star that is technically sound and visually compelling.