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An extraordinary collectible item with several clearly formed natural sapphire crystals that prominently protrude from the bright matrix. The crystals display intense blue, violet, and indigo tones and create a strong contrast to the white as well as the dark, glossy accompanying minerals. Particularly appealing is the partial translucency of the sapphire. When illuminated from behind, the crystals are threaded with a vivid blue and reveal their inner color zoning and structure. The visible crystal facets and the partly preserved natural crystal form give the piece a particularly original character. The contrasting matrix with white patches, black to dark brown minerals, and individual golden-brown areas makes the entire specimen visually very varied. In crystal healing, sapphire has traditionally been regarded as the stone of clarity, concentration, and inner calm. It is said to promote mental focus and a clear view of what is essential. A characterful natural sapphire mineral specimen, where especially the strong color, the visible crystals, and their impressive effect under transmitted light stand out. Product Type : Natural Product Name: Very Rare Royal Blue Color Sapphire Crystal Weight: 288.05 ct Size: 44x40x24mm Treatment: Unheated/ Untreated Origin: Kenya Hardness: 9 Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs save.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better display the color of the pieces. And there may be deviations in colors etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color qualities differently.
Estimate:£211.9
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