On eBay Now...HUGE GEM 179 carat Exceptional Faceted LIBYAN DESERT GLASS Fine Kite CERTIFICATE For Sale
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HUGE GEM 179 carat Exceptional Faceted LIBYAN DESERT GLASS Fine Kite CERTIFICATE:
$2995.00
Natural Libyan Desert Glass Tektite
Weight in carats: 179.15
Transparency: Transparent
Clarity: Clear "whisky in water" appearance
This material is not reallyfound any better than this!
Color: Greenish Yellow
Cut: Faceted
Shape: Kite
Specifications of cut: Very good grade, with all the facet edges sharp including the culet.
I personally acquired, designed, preshaped and supervised the cut.
The original superb rough produced a total of two stones similar to each other.
The careful faceting was done by a dedicated professional cutter,
first finishing at about 250 carat shield shape, but it was too deep with light leakage.
It was then recut to this final form for maximum brilliance.
Measurements mm: Length 50.02, Width37.82, Depth 27.60
Provenance
France, Europe.
I had this cut from an attractive undamaged large collection piece,
from the Tektite researcher Hans Roderwald.
Certificate of Authenticity GIR #3118
Complimentary report actually from rare gemstone specialist Mr. Dunil Palitha Gunasekara
Treatments: None
Origin: The Great Sand Sea - Western Egypt desert
The last picture illustrates the most famous pectoral, when earlier the translucent scarab center stone was incorrectly classified to be a Chalcedony- but actually is now recognizedto be a Libyan Desert Glass Tektite."Treasures of Tutankhamun", The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1978 (book sold separately).
Gemmologist Mr. Casimir von Schantz F.G.A. D.G.A.
Fellowship of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Diamond Member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Research Member of the Finnish Gemmological Society
These giant sized gems have been complex to export for cutting and import as faceted - as there are strict regional laws, rules and regulations allover; just so large that they sparkle to a degree that wake interest to say the least. Please note that the best offer option is not available for this listing.Free combined shipping "Add to Cart" then proceed to "Checkout".The shipping time is usually swift, a week or two.Tracking is updated on .