Zircon Back to CONSIGMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends July 1st

• Starting Time:6/24/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
• Ending Time:7/1/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:3.80 ct
• Size Description:9.34 mm x 7.66 mm

Description:The famous quote from John Sinkankas was "gems are minerals after all". In our continued efforts to promote the importance of gemstones for ALL collectors, we want to give mineral collectors a chance at a rare cut stone that complements a choice mineral specimen from a classic locality. Some of the finest mineral collections in the world are accompanied by gemstones that either complete a "rough and cut" set for certain specimens, or simply show the beauty of particular species when they are faceted. We are offering this stone as an opportunity for collectors to expand their horizons and purchase gemstones that would supplement crystallized specimens in their collections. I think it is important for collectors to know that faceted stones can expand one's interests in minerals and can add a certain reverence to the hobby of collecting minerals. For quite a few years there has been some superb color intense blue Zircon gems to come out of Cambodia. This stone is a very attractive aqua blue color stone from this locality. It is a very good size, nearly eye clean gem with very good color and a "Step Oval" cut. It is very difficult to obtain large, clean stones from this locality. The light just sparkles around this gem ! I honestly think that the BEST blue Zircons come from this country and this stone is in the upper ranks for sure. Keep in mind that because of the refraction of the material, it is not very easy to photograph, so that's the why the pictures look a bit "fuzzy". The high end retail on this stone is $247.00.