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Paraiba Tourmaline, Tourmaline, White Gold Earrings
The earrings feature two pear-shaped tourmalines, one measuring 13.20 x 9.15 x 6.20 mm and weighing 4.38 carats, and one measuring 13.13 x 8.64 x 6.11 mm and weighing 4.37 carats, enhanced by round-cut tourmaline weighing a total of approximately 1.40 carats, set in 18k white gold. An AGL report # 1093066, dated June 19, 2018, stating Natural Tourmaline, Paraiba, Origin Brazil, Natural Color, Clarity Enhancement None, accompanies the pear-shaped tourmalines. Gross weight 9.80 grams.
Dimensions: 1-3/16 inches x 5/16 inch
*Note: earrings are designed for pierced ears and are easily converted

Property of an Oklahoma Collector

Condition Report*: Colored Gems:
Type(s): Tourmaline
Shape(s): Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Fine

Certified Gems:
Gem: 1
Lab: AGL
Certification #: 1093066
Shape: Pear
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: None
Type: Paraiba Tourmaline

Gem: 2
Lab: EGL
Certification #: NA SI10271186C
Carat: 4.36
Shape: Pear
Origin: Paraiba, Brazil
Type: Natural Green Tourmaline

Gem: 3
Lab: EGL
Certification #: NA SI10271185C
Carat: 4.38
Shape: Pear
Origin: Paraiba, Brazil
Type: Natural Green Tourmaline

Metals:
Gold

Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: A pair of natural beauties. Metal tests as 18k gold. Earrings are completed by posts and clip backs on the reverse. A few of the tourmaline are nicked and abraded, with one round and one pear having a small chip at the facet junction. The tourmalines are also accompanied by EGL reports dated October 28, 1999 stating "Charact. consistent w/ those of Paraiba, Brazil."

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December, 2018

3rd Monday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3

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