Topaz on Quartz. Dassu, Haramosh, Gilgit, Pakistan. ...

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Topaz on Quartz
Dassu, Haramosh, Gilgit, Pakistan

This incredible combination piece is quite visually striking. A 3.5 cm, doubly terminated, light champagne-colored limpid Topaz crystal is perched atop of a 5.4 cm very pale smoky Quartz crystal. This is a shocking contrast, and hard to believe it is real. Impressively there is no repair, no restoration, and it is actually complete and 360 degrees all around. A stunning small cabinet matrix Topaz from this famous locality of Pakistan and in impeccable condition.
Measurements: 2.60 x 1.97 x 0.87 inches (6.60 x 5.00 x 2.20 cm)

Provenance: The Collection of a Southern Gentleman

Estimated Gallery Pricing: $3,500

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