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This extraordinary Bumblebee Jasper sphere from Indonesia captivates with its spectacular patterning and the intense contrasts of black, gray, white, and vibrant gold to orange tones. The striking concentric bands resemble the patterns of a planet or a volcanic eye, making this single piece a true centerpiece. Bumblebee Jasper ranks among the rarest and most fascinating decorative stones in the world. Its unique coloration results from the interplay of different minerals of volcanic origin that formed over millions of years in Indonesia's geological formations. Particularly impressive is the extraordinary eye structure on the front of this sphere. The concentric bands create hypnotic depth and give the stone a nearly three-dimensional effect. Each turn reveals new patterns, color transitions, and natural details, making the sphere unique from every angle. The perfect sphere shape and the high-quality polish showcase the material's natural beauty to the fullest. The strong golden-yellow and orange lines provide striking accents on the dark base tone and create a fascinating contrast. Large Bumblebee Jasper spheres with such a clear and expressive pattern are extremely rare and are valued by collectors and mineral lovers worldwide. Weight 1831,19g Gem Type 100% Natural Bumblebee Jasper Size 105mm Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia Treatment None at all Our shipping costs have been inspected and recognized by Catawiki. We work with an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what generates these shipping costs. The buyer bears all potential import and export duties, customs charges, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs; savings on pickup costs.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color variations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile phone may display colors with different qualities.
Estimate:£1,444.03
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