What is a Star Sapphire?
Sapphires have been prized gemstones for centuries. Because of their brilliant hues, sapphires have been worn by royals and even included in crown jewels. For example, the imperial crown of Iran’s Pahlavi dynasty, which was the last dynasty to rule the country, includes a twenty carat sapphire. A particular sapphire brooch was prized in the Imperial Russian Court. The brooch consists of a sapphire over 260 carats in size which is surrounded by over 55 carats of diamonds.
