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Beryl var. Emerald

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A fine, elegant, tapering spray of emerald crystals from a famous gem field in Nigeria. This was one of only a very few example that I bought in a small pocket of emerald crystals, obtained from a source in the gem trade in 2022. Rare and unusual for this, or any location.

Product details

SpeciesEmerald, Beryl
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/24/2025
LocalityNigeria, Plateau, Jos Plateau
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$2,450.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—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 Jos Plateau
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Locality guide
Jos Plateau
A collector's guide to Jos Plateau, Nigeria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 147 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.