Diamond (old crystal)

De Beers Mine, Kimberley, Francis Baard District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Thumbnail, 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.2 cm
Start Time: 02/01/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/08/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This piece comes with a label from the legendary mineral dealer, Hugh A. Ford. Since the piece has Ford's Wall Street address, the label dates between 1947-1956, so it's at least 60 years old, and most likely older. The label simply states that it's from Kimberly. A very sharp and well-formed, gemmy, natural (unheated) honey colored octahedron with distinct faces. A complete "floater" of these classic Diamond crystals from South Africa.

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