Amethyst, Included Quartz, Topaz, Gold Brooch. ...
Description
Amethyst, Included Quartz, Topaz, Gold BroochStones: Round and oval-shaped amethyst; carved
rock crystal quartz with amethyst zoning and hematite
inclusions; round-shaped colorless topaz
Metal: 14k gold
Gross Weight: 31.50 grams
Dimensions: 1-1/2 inches x 2-5/16 inches
Property from a Palm Beach, Florida Estate
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.
Type(s): Amethyst, Included Quartz, and Topaz
Shape(s): Round, Oval, and Carved
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Centering a round amethyst measuring 6.85 mm and an oval amethyst measuring 13.50 × 8.50 mm, this whimsical design is further accented by antennae tipped with round colorless topaz. The piece is unmarked but tests as 14k gold by XRF analysis. The wings display quartz with amethyst color zoning and prominent hematite inclusions, a combination commonly associated with material from the Shangaan Amethyst Mine in the Chibuku region of Zimbabwe, near the Mozambique border, though it may also occur from other sources. The Brandberg region of Namibia, located in the Erongo Mountains, also produces similar material.
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