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
Rare and Large Gem-quality Sphene
Madagascar
This is a world-class sphene by any measure and a rare stone for the collector. Faceted as a cushion-shape, its vivid chartreuse green color is replete with spectral colors, displaying that sought-after dispersion for which this gem is beloved. Rarely seen in a size this large, at over 22 carats, this is a very special offering for the knowledgeable collector with a wonderful hue that distinguishes it from the average sphene.
Weighing approximately 22.04 carats and measuring 15.0 x 15.5 x 11.0mm
This is a world-class sphene by any measure and a rare stone for the collector. Faceted as a cushion-shape, its vivid chartreuse green color is replete with spectral colors, displaying that sought-after dispersion for which this gem is beloved. Rarely seen in a size this large, at over 22 carats, this is a very special offering for the knowledgeable collector with a wonderful hue that distinguishes it from the average sphene.
Weighing approximately 22.04 carats and measuring 15.0 x 15.5 x 11.0mm
Sold for
US$ 25,000
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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