Blue Star Sapphire (Diffused) 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm Flat Back Cabochon Round Loose Gemstones

These are not beads. Blue Star Sapphire (Diffused) 5mm, 6mm, 7mm & 8mm Flat Back Round Cabochon Loose Gemstones. Ships via USPS for FREE, but we offer upgrade to alternative shipping methods options for an additional fee. The number of gemstones you receive is equal to the number selected in "Quantity". The Star effect is visible in light. It is best seen in natural light. No two gemstones are the same. Star effects may vary between gemstones. Star effect is not always centered with center of dome and may only appear at certain angles. Please note that these gemstones are diffused, which is a form of gemstone treatment. If you are not sure what this is, please go to the link below and research to understand what you should expect when you get this gemstone. The article is in pdf format and is a document post by the GIA. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiO0KXGwor5AhUxm2oFHUeyDy4QFnoECCgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gia.edu%2Fdoc%2Fthe_identification_of_blue_diffusion_treated_sapphires.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3_v0zNCKBo2Eoa2X-F7-gL Please note: (1) The treatment for this gemstone is diffusion which can result in minor surface inclusions and/or pitting. (2) There may (sometimes, not always) be cavities present on the back of the star sapphire. These cavities are the result of exsolved hematite at the basal parting and is very common. Just to clarify, this is not damage to the gemstone. There are three ways that this is dealt with. (a) Sanding down the bottom further to smooth out the cavity, which often results in destroying the star effect in the gemstone. (b) Filling the cavity with a resin, which results in a significant variance in the carat weight of the gemstone, thus resulting in the customer paying significantly more per carat. (c) Ignoring the cavity. In most situations where a cabochon is used, it is being set into a bezel type setting and the cavity will not be an issue. This is my preferred method as ripping off my customer with significantly higher prices is not an option (I don't like losing sleep over guilty feelings). If you have a setting that will expose the bottom of the gemstone, please notify me (before buying) to be sure I can provide one that best suits your situation. (3) Often but not always, the gemstone's, bottom is slightly rounded or not completely flat because the cavity was able to be removed without destroying the star effect. It is important to communicate any restrictions (before buying) that you may have with your setting so I can best meet your needs and avoid disappointment. Otherwise, your order will be fulfilled through random selection. If you have any questions regarding this gemstone, please feel free to message me. I encourage you, if you are not familiar with this gemstone to research before buying. The GIA has a wealth of information online and they are a trusted professional third party source for knowledge. Thank you for taking your time reading this rather lengthy part and thank you for your business.