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Titanite (Sphene)

Madagascar
Gems, 11.0 x 9.5 mm, 4.64 ct
Start Time: 01/31/2023 5:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/09/2023 1:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $465

Item Description

Sphene is a classic collector’s stone that has become more mainstream in recent years owing to its rich body colors, strong trichroism, and dispersive “fire” that exceeds diamond. This 4.64 carat cushion cut sparkles brilliantly with flashes of orange, yellow, and green. Sphene comes from the Greek word sphenos in allusion to the mineral’s characteristic wedge-shaped crystals. But it also goes by the name titanite that referencing its place in the mineral group. Sphene is commonly used in the gem and jewelry industry, whereas mineralogists often describe it as titanite. It is softer than many other popular gems, but sphenes can make wonderful jewelry stones if set and maintained properly. This oval brilliant-cut sphene gemstone is entirely clean, precision faceted, and a good size for versatile uses in jewelry settings. It has a delightfully rich but bright golden ‘kiwi” color with neon-like intensity. (N)

Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$465 02/09/2023 1:17:01 pm (CST)
$455 02/09/2023 1:17:01 pm (CST)
$445 02/09/2023 1:04:58 pm (CST)
$435 02/09/2023 1:04:58 pm (CST)
$425 02/09/2023 1:01:31 pm (CST)
$415 02/09/2023 12:44:50 pm (CST)
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$345 02/09/2023 12:20:33 am (CST)
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$270 02/09/2023 12:06:22 am (CST)
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$250 02/09/2023 12:05:29 am (CST)
$240 02/09/2023 12:05:29 am (CST)
$230 02/08/2023 4:14:58 pm (CST)
$220 02/08/2023 4:14:58 pm (CST)
$170 02/08/2023 1:16:36 pm (CST)
$160 02/07/2023 7:08:45 am (CST)
$150 02/07/2023 7:08:45 am (CST)
$120 02/05/2023 8:13:11 pm (CST)
$110 02/05/2023 8:13:11 pm (CST)
$100 02/05/2023 11:50:13 am (CST)
$90 02/05/2023 11:50:13 am (CST)
$85 02/01/2023 10:04:16 am (CST)
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$10 01/31/2023 6:30:05 pm (CST)