Description
The photos say it all - this is one of the rarest forms of gold, a true "rope:" which is surprisingly a single elongated crystal, according to the scientists. Elegant, colorful, geometric, and balanced, this I a truly competitive-level thumbnail for this rare habit of crystallized gold. Rope gold is one in 1000 or less, among such finds. Note this is the back central cover piece of Shields' private book on the lifelong collection (out of 1800 specimens), collected over 60 years.
Details
ColorsMulticolored
Origin
Choco Department, Colombia
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.0 x 0.3 cm
Species
Au
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
DateOwnerPriceNote
UnknownUnknown
$6,000.00
—UnknownThe Arkenstone
Not disclosed
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