Black Star Sapphire Oval Pendant with Beveled Bezel, 1.75", Navajo

A Navajo silversmith set a black star sapphire oval cabochon in a beveled bezel on this 1.75-inch pendant. Black star sapphire is a form of corundum containing needle-like inclusions of rutile that create a six-ray star effect — called asterism — when light strikes the domed surface. Star sapphires are prized in both fine and Southwest jewelry for this optical phenomenon. Bale: 8mm. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.