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Pair of California Kunzites
7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$6,875 inc. premium
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Pair of California Kunzites
Big Kahuna II Zone, Ocean View Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California
Kunzite was first found in Pala, California, in 1902, and is named after the gemologist George F. Kunz, President of Tiffany & Co. at the time. Originating from the last working mine in San Diego County, these beautifully faceted gems have a vivid lilac hue unmasked by any grey. Cut from the same rough, this beautiful pair of cushion-shaped kunzites is exemplary for stones originating from this limited deposit. An excellent choice for the collector of American gemstones. Total weight approximately 44.48 carats and measuring 16.88 x 15.84 x 11.34mm and 16.0 x 15.86 x 11.33mm (2)
Kunzite was first found in Pala, California, in 1902, and is named after the gemologist George F. Kunz, President of Tiffany & Co. at the time. Originating from the last working mine in San Diego County, these beautifully faceted gems have a vivid lilac hue unmasked by any grey. Cut from the same rough, this beautiful pair of cushion-shaped kunzites is exemplary for stones originating from this limited deposit. An excellent choice for the collector of American gemstones. Total weight approximately 44.48 carats and measuring 16.88 x 15.84 x 11.34mm and 16.0 x 15.86 x 11.33mm (2)

