Gemstone: Sphalerite - 87.43 Cts.. China. 27.34 x 21.05 x 17.63 mm. ...

Description

Gemstone: Sphalerite - 87.43 Cts.
China
27.34 x 21.05 x 17.63 mm

This behemoth gemstone is a Sphalerite from China. The exotic stone features an oval cut with modified brilliant facets. The striking gemstone has been expertly cut and faceted to display the rich, golden bodycolor, with beautiful streaks of internal color zoning. This material is known for intense flashes of "fire" due to its high dispersion rate, and this vibrant example lights up with powerful flashes. Due to its size and hardness, there are a few nicks to some facet junctions and culet. Overall, this incredible offering is truly stunning and is highly collectible for sheer size, color, and variety alone. The stone is accompanied by two AGI reports.

Provenance: The Edgehill Collection

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