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Beryl var. Emerald

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Superb, parallel pair of Emerald crystals from Chivor, the most rare of the specimen mines for emeralds in this district. It produces little, but what it does give up is awesome for the superb luster and deep rich coloration. The crystals are totally gemmy, lustrous, and have a luscious, medium-green color with the slightest hint of blue (immediately recognizable as Chivor! It is simply a more intense color than emeralds of other mines). The tops of each edge are beveled like gems, and the two terminations are excellent. The weight for this pair is 3.36 ct. Emeralds of this quality are simply far and few between. It is a stunning thumbnail specimen of a gem species, and stands out from the crowd of small emeralds out there to be a competitive level thumbnail specimen.

Product details

SpeciesEmerald, Beryl
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.2 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityColombia, Boyacá Department, Chivor Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Emerald
Mineral guide
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iconic green beryl crystals prized for saturated color and rarity of gemmy prisms; legendary localities include Muzo, Chivor, Kagem.
Emerald
Regional guide
Emerald from Chivor Mine, Colombia
Chivor emeralds, Colombia — renowned for blue-green, high-transparency crystals with a velvety glow from the Eastern Cordillera, prized by collectors.