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
Large and Rare Danburite
Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Danburite, is a relatively new gemstone discovered in 1839 in Danbury, Connecticut. The original deposit is now buried under that New England city. With a hardness of 7, danburite is quite hard and suitable for any kind of jewelry. Because of its high refractive index, well cut danburites are remarkably bright and can look something like diamonds. Today, most of colorless danburite comes from Mexico.
The best danburites are found in the deposits of Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The gemstone is rarely seen in sizes larger than 10 carats. The present colorless specimen has been expertly faceted into an elongated oval-cut. It is an exceptional choice for the collector of colorless rarities due to its clarity, large size and excellent faceting.
Weighing approximately 20.52 cts and measuring 28.0 x 11.0 x 8.5mm.
Danburite, is a relatively new gemstone discovered in 1839 in Danbury, Connecticut. The original deposit is now buried under that New England city. With a hardness of 7, danburite is quite hard and suitable for any kind of jewelry. Because of its high refractive index, well cut danburites are remarkably bright and can look something like diamonds. Today, most of colorless danburite comes from Mexico.
The best danburites are found in the deposits of Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The gemstone is rarely seen in sizes larger than 10 carats. The present colorless specimen has been expertly faceted into an elongated oval-cut. It is an exceptional choice for the collector of colorless rarities due to its clarity, large size and excellent faceting.
Weighing approximately 20.52 cts and measuring 28.0 x 11.0 x 8.5mm.
Sold for
US$ 750
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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