Fine Colombian Raw Emerald 8 Carats!
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Description
South America, Colombia, Muzo region, ca. millions of years old. A rough and uncut emerald, perfect for jewelers to incorporate into a pendant or to enjoy as a precious gemstone. Colombia boasts some of the world's most exquisite emerald deposits, renowned for their unparalleled quality and breathtaking hues ranging from bluish green to pure green. The unique geography and geological features of the region which include hydrothermal brines (hot salty water from volcanic activity) that are rich with the minerals necessary to create the green hue that make Colombian emeralds the greenest in the world! It is common to find inclusions in these emeralds, they serve as a testament to the gem's natural formation process, adding character and depth to each precious stone. Size: 0.76" L x 0.32" W (1.9 cm x 0.8 cm); weight: 1.6 grams equivalent to 8 carats.
Provenance: ex-private Orange, California collection, acquired from Gemrock Auctions, Colombiaverde store, Colombia.
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#184677
Provenance: ex-private Orange, California collection, acquired from Gemrock Auctions, Colombiaverde store, Colombia.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184677
Condition
Raw and uncut. Stable striations and inclusions in the surface. Nice, vivid green coloration.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
Fine Colombian Raw Emerald 8 Carats!
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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