Auction Preview: Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones and Minerals at Bonhams, Los Angeles, May 21
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What: Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones and MineralsWhere: Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046When: May 21, 10:00 AM PDTPublic Viewing: May 18, 12:00 - 17:00 PDT; May 19, 12:00 - 17:00 PDT; May 20, 10:00 - 17:00 PDTTop Lots at the Sale:Auction Preview: Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones and Minerals at Bonhams, Los Angeles, May 21
What: Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones and MineralsWhere: Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046When: May 21, 10:00 AM PDTPublic Viewing: May 18, 12:00 - 17:00 PDT; May 19, 12:00 - 17:00 PDT; May 20, 10:00 - 17:00 PDTTop Lots at the Sale:— «Classic, Exceptional Large Spinel,» Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan - Obtained from an old East Coast estate and originally purchased in Europe half a century ago, the present offering is a rare and exceptional reddish pink rectangular emerald-cut spinel which has superb transparency and luster. Weighing approximately 31.34 carats and measuring 20.64x15.85x10.16mm. Featured at lot 945. Estimate: 180,000 USD - 220,000 USD.— «Classic Blue Sapphire,» Sri Lanka - This fine unenhanced, natural sapphire has been faceted into a classic emerald-cut. The large size, rich blue color and high degree of brilliance all combine to make this a desirable stone for the collector. Weighing approximately 17.92 carats and measuring 15.64x13.11x8.64mm. Featured at lot 936. Estimate: 120,000 USD - 150,000 USD.— «Exceptional Ruby,» Thailand - This fine unenhanced ruby is faceted as a modified brilliant cut cushion-shape. The red hue is rich and unmodified and displays exceptional luster and brilliance. Weighing approximately 8.97 carats and measuring 13.30x12.42x6.18mm. Featured at lot 925. Estimate: 120,000 USD - 150,000 USD.— Exceptional Aquamarine. «A Member of the 100 Carats Club,» Espiritu Santo, Brazil - This stunning aquamarine is in a class by itself due to the combination of large size, exceptional luster and exceptional clarity. Weighing approxiamately 481.20 carats and measuring 48.61x46.13x32.82mm. Featured at lot 901. Estimate: 80,000 USD - 100,000 USD.— Large Rubellite Tourmaline from the «Cranberry Pocket,» Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil - This 10.53 pound single Rubellite Tourmaline crystal is an aggregate of parallel crystals, most of which are individually terminated. Weighing approximately 10.5 lbs (4.7 kilos) and measuring 11x7 in (28x13 cm). Featured at lot 866. Estimate: 80,000 USD - 100,000 USD.— «Beryl var. Heliodor,» Walodarsk Wolynskii, Ukraine - A mineral classic, this very large single crystal is exemplary for its hexagonal habit. The faces having complex, stepped growth and the transparency is very high, particularly for the species of Beryl. Weighing approximately 355.5 carats (671.1 grams) and measuring 6 1/4x2 1/4x2in. Featured at lot 836. Estimate: 55,000 USD - 75,000 USD.— «Blue Sapphire,» Burma - This unenhanced blue sapphire faceted as a modified brilliant-cut oval with excellent transparency and luster. Sapphires of nearly 10 carats are rare in the marketplace. Weighing approximately 9.82 carats and measuring 13.08x10.65x7.41 mm. Featured at lot 938. Estimate: 50,000 USD - 60,000 USD.— «Rare Pezzotaite,» Sakavalana pegmatite near Ambatovita - Mandrosonoro Province de Fianarantsoa, Madagascar. Named «raspberyl» by those in the industry, the mineral is, in fact, its spectrum, x-ray diffraction and its rhombohedral rather than hexagonal symmetry. Featured at lot 922. Estimate: 45,000 USD - 55,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more