Lot 662
Topaz - Giant Perfect Champagne-Colored Crystal. Pedro Azul, Minas Gerais, Brazil
This monstrous topaz crystal is one of the finest large topaz crystals to come to market for the specimen collector. It is a shocking size and especially significant since it retained such geometric precision in its growth. Miraculously, it is free of any substantial damage that the astute collector would expect in such a large specimen (from both in situ as well as dealer/collector handling).
This piece weighs 8 pounds and is perfectly complete in addition to being well formed, 360 degrees around. The color is a perfect "champagne" hue that is highly prized in topaz. Spectacularly large specimens like this often find their way to museums because they seldom occur in nature. This was likely mined in the 1950s-1970s and was once in the noted Destrem Collection in Paris, France (famous for its large suite of important gem crystals).
Measure 29 x 11 x 5 cm (11.5 inches tall).
Weighs: 8 pounds.
A custom lucite base for display is included.
Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000.
Destrem Collection.
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