10 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
Los Angeles
Natural History-Unmounted Gemstones, Jewelry, Pearls
Back to auction 20082
Natural History-Unmounted Gemstones, Jewelry, Pearls
Back to auction 20082
Very Large Free-form Carved Spessartite Garnet
By Meg Berry
In the hands of the right jeweler this unique free-form carving would create a fantastic conversation piece when mounted as a ring or pendant. Garnet is a difficult mineral to carve and few would have the boldness to undertake it with such a fine quality, bright and gemmy material.
Weighing approximately 67.40 carats and measuring 29.0 x 21.5 x 11.5mm
In the hands of the right jeweler this unique free-form carving would create a fantastic conversation piece when mounted as a ring or pendant. Garnet is a difficult mineral to carve and few would have the boldness to undertake it with such a fine quality, bright and gemmy material.
Weighing approximately 67.40 carats and measuring 29.0 x 21.5 x 11.5mm
Sold for
US$ 5,000
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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