Aquamarine Beads (ex Bill Larson Collection)

Item Description

Here we have a pair of beautiful blue Aquamarine beads from the an ancient city of Bagan (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Myanmar. The stones both retain their original hexagonal crystal form, but have been polished and drilled so they can be worn on a necklace or bracelet. The stones' combined weight is 17.08 carats, and the measure 14.88 mm x 13.19 mm x 6.64 mm and 13.57 mm x 7.48 mm x 6.28 mm respectively. The inclusions almost resemble some kind of aquatic sea life, and have a very organic appearance. The piece weighs 79.7 grams. From the collection of Bill ("Burma Bill") Larson of Fallbrook, California. Bill is a well-known gem and mineral dealer as well as a miner and collector. Bill traveled the world for decades in search of fine gems and minerals, and was directly involved in the in-person acquisition and importation of superb specimens and stones from Myanmar (Burma). You can read his biography at https://mineralogicalrecord.com/biographies_labels/larsonwilliam-f/