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Lot 1429
Heliodor (Golden Beryl)
27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New YorkUS$700 - US$1,000
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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. The present oval-cut gem is of an exceptional size and displays excellent strength of color. The unenhanced deep golden yellow color and excellent luster is brought out by the expert quality of its faceting. Weighing approximately 59.17 carats and measuring 29.0 x 20.0 x 17.5 mm
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. The present oval-cut gem is of an exceptional size and displays excellent strength of color. The unenhanced deep golden yellow color and excellent luster is brought out by the expert quality of its faceting. Weighing approximately 59.17 carats and measuring 29.0 x 20.0 x 17.5 mm