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Sapphire clusters (rare)
- Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Prov., Sri Lanka
- Thumbnail, 1.6 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm (largest) (2 Pieces)
- Start Time: 03/05/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/12/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sapphire triplets and doublets are extremely rare from the famous gem deposits of Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. The gemmy and lustrous, light blue, tapered crystals are pristine and have classic, well-striated crystal faces. Both large crystals are doubly terminated and I really like the diverging leaf-like form of the clusters. Excellent older material from these famous deposits. 12.53 carats total mass. Seldom on the market today, as most such pieces are heat-treated and cut by the Chinese.