Offered without a minimum reserve

A wonderful 12.07 carat heart shaped Muzo emerald.

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It was many years ago that a young Manuel Marcial de Gomar felt the first inklings of the compelling ambition known to emerald miners as "green fever." That special drive prompted him to set out on horseback throughout dangerous mining regions, seeking the geologically elusive green gem. Now, after 62 years, he has striven to expand awareness of their unparalleled natural rarity and beauty in a free market place.

The passion that accompanies such a rare discovery is reflected in the heart shape of this large and spectacular Muzo emerald. It is rare to find any fine quality cut emerald weighing more than 2 carats. The Heart of Muzo weighs in at an impressive 12.07 carats of mesmerizing Colombian green fire—a rare and spectacular gem of captivating color and quality, sourced from Muzo, the best recognized emerald mine in the world.

Accompanied by GIA Report 2185154006 of February 16, 2017

Note: Due to the inability of current technology capturing the blue green hues and light dispersion in emeralds accurately, digital and particularly print images, do no justice to the true beauty, color and fire of Colombian emeralds. These magnificent specimens truly need to be seen with the naked eye to be appreciated to their full extent.