Zircon Back to Consignment and Collection Auctions - Ends March 4th, 2010

• Starting Time:2/25/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:1.39 ct
• Size Description:7.1 mm x 6.0 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. These are some of my favorite Zircons in the world. They have the most distinctive green color with a slight "hazy" quality. It's very hard to describe as they seem to appear almost slightly metallic. Nonetheless, the color is beautiful, and green Zircons are not common on the gem market. This stone has a standard "Oval" cut, and is very very slightly included. You do not see many of these gems on the market these days, and a stone like this can help to complete any Zircon suite.