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live November 15 | 12:30 PM
Valorum Art

5 - Raw Sapphires -

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Estimation

CHF 100 - 200 (€100 - 220)

Sale fees

25%

Raw Sapphires - Mineral Type: Corundum. Condition: As-mined, massive pieces and fragments of medium grain size. Color: Predominantly denim blue to intense royal blue. This lot is distinguished by the presence of a central piece in golden yellow, highly contrasting amber, and a small, vivid red/pink fragment (ruby). Also features blue-green (teal) hues. Clarity: Translucent to transparent. Beautiful crystalline internal clarity, particularly in the central yellow crystal, which is very clear. Surface appearance: Sub-angular shapes and sharp conchoidal fracture facets. Very vivid and brilliant vitreous to sub-adamantine luster on fresh, wet, or smooth fracture surfaces. Weight: 12.98.

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Auction details

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Sunday, November 15
12:30 PM
30, route François-Peyrot
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

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Valorum Art +41 2 25 25 38 20 encheres@valorum.art
On Drouot for 9 years avec More than 10,000 lots published

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