The Star of Asia Sapphire

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC, United States

Rivaling the beauty of a starlit night, this extraordinary gem is celebrated for its huge size, rich color, and clear star. It is said to have once belonged to India’s Maharajah of Jodhpur.

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Title: The Star of Asia Sapphire
Location: Burma, Asia
Type: Gem
Rights: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws. http://www.si.edu/termsofuse
External Link: View this object record in the Smithsonian Institution Collections Search Center
Weight: 330.00ct
USNM Catalog Number(s): G3688
Photo Credit: Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
Field: Mineral Sciences
Fassion: Round Cabochon
Color: Medium Dark Blue

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