Antique star sapphire cufflinks. A matching pair of cufflinks, each composed of an oval collet set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire in an open back rubover setting, four in total with a combined approximate weight of 40.00 carats, to a stylish cufflink with smoothly conforming polished borders set to reverse with an elegant eight point star design backholing and securely fitted with a yellow gold push bar setting. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, French, circa 1900, accompanied by a fitted box printed with 'Bailey's Inc, 379 Fifth Avenue, New York'.

As is the case with all coloured stones, the colour is paramount, and the most important quality factor. In addition to this, the most valued star stones display strong and straight white rays, with a centred star that floats smoothly across the surface with the right light source. Only superior cutting will release a gem’s beauty, with the finest star stones cut and polished as symmetrical and well-balanced cabochons.

Furthermore, no two stars are the same, with the asteria being as unique as the growth characteristics of the gem itself. Each star has its own personality in appearance and movement, which makes matching pairs all the more rare and highly valuable.

These cufflinks are in excellent condition.