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The listing, Genuine Black Star Of India Gem. has ended.

My Dad won this at a gem collectors international publicity contest. He gave it to me a few years ago, my intention was to have it placed in a ring by a jeweler. I just never did it. My loss. It is a beautiful gem. It has a white "four rayed" star. Could be placed into a piece of jewelry or to add or start a gem collection. I have no idea of the total weight. I would say 1 carat.
It is also called the “crying gemstone,” because it is believed by crystal healers to heal trauma by bringing forth cleansing tears. It is assumed to bring creativity to the wearer and is said to be related to love and commitment. Crystal healers believe that, when worn close to the chest (such as in a pendant), diopside can benefit the heart, lungs and circulation
(description of gem)
BLACK STAR OF INDIA LOOSE GEM
Black star of India is another name for Black Star diopside (CaMgSi2O6), an opaque black gem with a white, four-rayed star (an asterism). It has a hardness of 5.5. These stones are found mostly in India. Stones are generally cut cabochon and are not enhanced.
Let me know if you have any questions. :)

Questions & Comments

*****I will mail the gem in a cute little pouch or a cute little box to the winner*****

Oct 21st, 2010 at 6:56:26 PM PDT by

This is beautiful! I'm a geology major, so it's about time I start collecting =) Definitely watching.

Oct 23rd, 2010 at 12:06:49 PM PDT by

Thank you! This would be a nice little start to your new collection. Good luck!!! :)

Oct 23rd, 2010 at 3:43:06 PM PDT by

Thank You it is beautiful

Oct 27th, 2010 at 4:03:30 AM PDT by

Thanks!! :) It would look so nice placed in a ring or a pendant.

Oct 27th, 2010 at 1:14:34 PM PDT by

What size is this cabochon, please? (FYI, cabs are usually measured in mm's, but regular portions of an inch will work for me. :-) It's difficult to determine how much to bid without knowing the size of the stone!)

Thank you!

Oct 28th, 2010 at 2:59:52 PM PDT by

It is 1cm by 1.5cm. So 10mm by 15mm. I tried to be as accurate as possible. All I have to work with here is a cheap tape measurer. Thanks let me know if you have any other questions.

Oct 28th, 2010 at 3:09:19 PM PDT by

Since the bids have gone over 300. I will also be including a free gift. It will be a few medium sized polished stones. One is an agate stone, one is an obsidian stone, I am not sure what the other one is. I'm not a gemologist, so I could be wrong about the names of the stones. I also have a purple one, a green one and a white one.

Oct 28th, 2010 at 3:41:05 PM PDT by

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