Searching for stars in North Carolina sapphires

Today, I’m answering a question I’ve been asked many times…

Can North Carolina sapphires star???

Short answer, yes! Longer answer, some of them can, but catching stars is one of the more elusive sides of gem cutting. You have to find stones with the correct concentration of rutile to make a star, cut them on the exact right axis, and polish them to perfection before the stars start to show themselves!

In today’s video, I walk you through all the steps I took to cab 3 North Carolina sapphires. You’ll have to watch to the end to see if they star ;)

All the gems featured in this video are actually available now! If you’d like to check out all the lovely, ethically made gemstones & jewelry on my site, click the link below.

✨ https://www.tayraegems.com ✨

If you’d like to learn a few of the tricks of my trade, feel free to check out my Intro to Rockhounding course. That’s where I spill all the tips and tricks that have led me to my best finds!

Take a look here:
https://www.tayraegems.com/courses/p/...

I hope you enjoyed this look into my gem cutting process. It is truly my favorite craft in the world, and I’m so excited that I’m finally able to share some long-form content on what I do. I know if I saw a video like this years ago, I would’ve been HOOKED!

Whether this video ignites a new passion in you or just keeps you entertained on a lunch break, I hope you had fun watching.

Let me know your thoughts & what you’d like to see next in the comments! 🥰

Up next on my channel? A four-part Rockhound Roadtrip series where you get to watch me hunt gems EXACTLY LIKE THIS! Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss a video.