Tourmaline slice (1972) ex. Charlie Key coll.

Item Description

This is from the 1972 find here, one of the few tourmaline pockets ever, from anywhere, that every tourmaline collector knows by name and date and can recognize by eyeball. They stand out from the crowd of other tourmalines found in Maine, but also in color and style are distinct, period. This one special pocket, in 1972, produced fabulous specimens, many of which were cut into these beautiful slices. This one is particularly intense and colorful, and shows excellent form and clarity as well. It is 38 grams. I have seen these valued in both public auctions and with some East Coast dealers at a wide range of prices, from say $2500-5000, for similar slice. Personally, I value such closer to $2500. From the collection of dealer and collector, Charlie Key