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Lot 8420

Chrome Tourmaline

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los Angeles

Sold for US$1,175 inc. premium

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Chrome Tourmaline

Tanzania
Found only in Tanzania, chrome tourmalines occasionally exhibit the bright, richly saturated green, typically associated with the best quality emeralds—thus it is no wonder that they are so highly prized. Deriving their rich color from chromium, just as emeralds do, but they are significantly more durable are known for having better clarity. The present stone with its rich green color, excellent transparency and luster demonstrates the best characteristics of this sought-after variety of tourmaline. With its modified rectangular-cut, it is a particularly attractive and wearable stone. Weighing approximately 5.05 carats and measuring 9.9 x 8.0 x 7.6mm.

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