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Lot 60

Chrome Diopside Nugget Necklace

7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

Sold for US$2,500 inc. premium

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Chrome Diopside Nugget Necklace

Yakutia, Northeastern Siberia
Sometimes known as "Imperial diopside", the name given to the highest quality of chrome diopside, the mineral is found in the very same kimberlite geological formation that produces Russia's coveted diamonds, near the town of Aldan in the Yakut region of Siberia. Chrome diopside is a calcium magnesium silicate colored by chromium producing intense green stones. The present necklace comprises six strands of graduated tumbled and polished chrome diopside beads having excellent transparency and a vivid, well-saturated color rivaling the best emeralds. Weighing approximately 916.30 carats. Completed by a 14K yellow gold clasp. Length 17in

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