10 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
Los Angeles
Natural History-Unmounted Gemstones, Jewelry, Pearls
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Natural History-Unmounted Gemstones, Jewelry, Pearls
Back to auction 20082
Rutile and Hematite-in-Quartz
Brazil
Of interest to the collector of included quartzes is this oval cabochon with the rare inclusion of golden needles of rutile emanating from a hematite center along the hexagonal axis. The lustrous polished quartz dome reveals the glistening rutile needles to the interior.
Weighing approximately 55.7 carats and measuring 30.0 x 22.5 x 10.0mm
Of interest to the collector of included quartzes is this oval cabochon with the rare inclusion of golden needles of rutile emanating from a hematite center along the hexagonal axis. The lustrous polished quartz dome reveals the glistening rutile needles to the interior.
Weighing approximately 55.7 carats and measuring 30.0 x 22.5 x 10.0mm
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,200
£640 - 760
€750 - 900
£640 - 760
€750 - 900
Category: Natural History
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