Pyrite inclusions in Quartz

Brazil
Gems, 18.30 ct ; 16.85 mm
Start Time: 07/14/2022 9:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/21/2022 7:05:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $110

Item Description

I have not seen many of these stones on the market, especially in the last 10+ years. I am told that they are from the Diamantina area in Brazil. I remember seeing Pyrite included Quartz gems many years ago from this mine, but they looked somewhat different. Nonetheless, this stone features a few unusually flattened i.e., compressed crystals of metallic Pyrite completely frozen inside of this colorless, gemmy "Square" cut Quartz stone. I think it is a very attractive and highly collectible "inclusion" stone, and certainly not what you typically see from Brazil. It was not the easiest gem to photograph, and truly looks better in person. I don't have many of these, and I will try to get more, but until then, do not miss out on this beautiful gem. Priced at $274.50.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$110 07/21/2022 6:57:00 pm (CDT)
$100 07/21/2022 6:57:00 pm (CDT)
$79 07/21/2022 6:51:55 pm (CDT)
$69 07/21/2022 6:51:53 pm (CDT)
$60 07/21/2022 6:51:24 pm (CDT)
$50 07/21/2022 6:51:24 pm (CDT)
$35 07/21/2022 6:42:17 pm (CDT)
$30 * 07/21/2022 6:41:58 pm (CDT)
$30 * 07/21/2022 6:41:58 pm (CDT)
$15 07/21/2022 1:15:44 pm (CDT)
$10 07/18/2022 2:47:19 pm (CDT)
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