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Lot 8387

Heliodor

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
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Heliodor

Brazil
Faceted by AGTA Spectrum Award Winner Mark Kaufman

Beryl is colorless in its pure form; it is the many different impurities that give beryl its varied coloration. Emerald is the green variety of the species and aquamarine is the blue variety.

Golden beryl (heliodor) colored by small traces of iron are sufficient to give a colorless beryl a more or less intense yellow tone. It is generally found in the same type of deposits as aquamarine. However, unlike emeralds, however, it seldom has inclusions. A cushion shaped gem of exceptional size and strength of color. The deep golden yellow color and excellent luster is brought out by the expert quality of the checkerboard faceting. Weighing approximately 71.16 carats and measuring 28.0 x 23.5 x 18.5mm.

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