Linde Star Sapphire Pendant

The ring is currently 6 in us size but i can get it resized a bit.

Linde star sapphire pendant.

The l stands for linde and linde was the company that originally synthesized star sapphires in the late 1940s. The most common linde star sapphire jewelry material is sapphire. Linde patented their star sapphires in november of 1949. Sapphire al2o3 is the non red variety of corundum.

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 most popular color. The red variety of corundum is ruby. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

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. Sapphire gemstones are the birthstone for september. Linde star sapphire history.

Linde star sapphire jewelry. This is a 14k white gold ring with pink linde star sapphire in center and approximately 2 50ct diamonds. The most common star pattern is a 6 rayed star although star sapphires with 4 rays and 12 rays have been found. Each linde stone has a small l imprinted on its bottom.

The stone is cut in a smooth cabochon setting with no facets which enhances the appearance of the 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. 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. Star sapphire pendant 14k gold filled not gold plated midnight blue w black leather necklace wire wrapped jewelry by rocks2rings 119g3 4 z 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 88 99 88.