HPJ REFERENCE POINT: MASSIVE MUSEUM GRADE 89.81 CT VVS LEMON/LIME PRASIOLITE R54,000.00

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From time to time HPJ will select a single gemstone that we consider to be of sufficient quality that it can truly be called ‘world class’.  In every respect it will have to meet, and pass, a very strictly enforced criteria to even be considered for inclusion under our ‘Reference Point’ banner.

 STAGGERINGLY BEAUTIFUL WORLD CLASS MUSEUM GRADE AND SIZE 89.81 CARAT VVS PRASIOLITE

GEM TYPE: PRASIOLITE (VERMARINE)

CARAT WEIGHT: 89.81 CARATS

CLARITY: VVS

DIMENSIONS: 24.0 x 24.0 x 19.0mm

COLOUR: LEMON/LIME (VERY RARE)

CUT: MASTER CUT FANCY PEAR

ORIGIN: MONTEZUMA, BRAZIL

TREATMENTS: ROUTINE HEAT ONLY

This diaphanous gemstone seemingly appeared from nowhere— and is further mystifying by its many names. Prasiolite, boasts various alternate monikers; vermarine, mint quartz, green amethyst, and lime citrine.

This exceptional gem specimen weighs a massive 89.81 Carats, and is VVS – a remarkable Clarity for a gemstone of almost 90 Carats ! The colour is sublime – a breathtaking Lemon/Lime. The cut is a masterpiece !

Some online mineral sites declare all prasiolite to be enhanced amethyst or citrine quartz. In fact, geologists have found modest deposits of naturally occurring transparent green quartz near hot springs. One might speculate that those mineral waters are also iron rich. The small alluvium located in nearly inaccessible areas rendered these extraordinary finds unsuitable for commercial use.

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