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Tourmaline Slices (teal!)

Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gems, 22.0 x 20.0 x 3.0 mm, each, 34.93 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: $575

Item Description

The range of color-zoning in tourmaline is simply amazing, and among the most intriguing of fashioned gems are polished “slices.” That is, the lapidarist showcases the dramatic juxtaposition of colors by taking a horizontal slice of a tourmaline crystal and polishing both sides to allow light through. This bold and beautiful pair of polished slices shows striking blue colors — a rich teal core, with a layer of denim-blue, followed by layers of white and pink, and then ending with a teal rind. Unlike many of these specimens, both slices are thick enough for jewelry use (custom bezels should work well). A true gemological wonder and fabulous conversation piece! Heated to enhance color. (H)

Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$575 02/09/2023 1:21:31 pm (CST)
$550 02/09/2023 1:17:33 pm (CST)
$525 02/09/2023 11:47:58 am (CST)
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$460 02/09/2023 11:46:18 am (CST)
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$310 02/09/2023 12:03:38 am (CST)
$300 02/09/2023 12:03:38 am (CST)
$260 02/08/2023 8:43:26 pm (CST)
$250 02/08/2023 1:19:39 pm (CST)
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$220 02/07/2023 7:00:11 pm (CST)
$210 02/07/2023 5:16:50 pm (CST)
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$190 02/07/2023 12:40:38 pm (CST)
$180 02/06/2023 6:24:23 pm (CST)
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$160 02/05/2023 6:30:03 pm (CST)
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$20 02/01/2023 9:26:40 am (CST)
$15 02/01/2023 9:26:40 am (CST)
$10 01/31/2023 6:10:52 pm (CST)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.