SOLD
KOZ-17
Aquamarine on Feldspar
Gilgit, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 5.2 x 3.9 cm
Ex. Richard Kosnar
SOLD
Pakistan has provided collectors with some outstanding matrix Aquamarine specimens over the years, and this piece is certainly one of the finest quality matrix specimens that I have offered for sale. It features a wondrous GEM quality crystal of Aquamarine with an alluring baby blue color and remarkably sharp, lustrous faces. The crystal is aesthetically flaring off partially etched, off-white color, blocky Microcline crystal matrix. The Aqua measures 6.5 x 1.7 cm. Acutally, there's a little broken "stem" on the bottom of the Aqua crystal, so you can technically say that's part of the crystal, then the size would actually be 7.6 x 1.7 cm. This is such a dramatic specimen with undeniable appeal and sheer external beauty, it has all the qualities of a top-shelf matrix Pakistani Aquamarine specimen. The specimen comes with a custom lucite base which displays the piece beautifully. By the way, it is illustrated in a little book called "Stones of the Bible." ex Brian Kosnar Collection