**Complimentary Specimens** As a gesture of appreciation only, winning lots with a final hammer price above €50 will include one small additional mineral offered entirely free of charge. —————— Description:: Formed within the ancient dolostone of Herkimer County, New York, this genuine Herkimer Diamond presents a compact yet highly expressive natural presence, defined by balanced proportions and a clearly legible crystal architecture. The specimen displays a well formed double termination, with both ends naturally developed and clearly articulated, creating a strong sense of symmetry despite its modest scale. Its dimensions allow the crystal’s form and internal character to be appreciated with clarity, offering an immediately recognisable Herkimer identity. A defining feature of this specimen is the subtle natural misalignment between its opposing terminations. Rather than following a perfectly straight axial line, the crystal exhibits a gentle offset from one pole to the other, producing a slightly dynamic geometry that enhances its sculptural quality. This characteristic is particularly valued among collectors, as it reflects uninterrupted natural growth and contributes to a sense of movement within the crystal’s overall form. Several areas of the crystal show attractive vitreous clarity, especially along portions of the terminations and adjacent faces. These clearer zones act as visual windows into the interior, revealing natural veils, growth structures and internal fractures typical of genuine Herkimer material. Light penetrates these areas and interacts with the internal features, creating depth and shifting reflections that change subtly with viewing angle. The faces are well defined, with crisp edges and preserved natural surfaces that speak to controlled crystallisation conditions. Both terminations remain intact, reinforcing the crystal’s authenticity and natural elegance. While smaller in scale than some examples, this specimen compensates with balance, clarity and expressive internal character, embodying the refined, understated intensity that defines true Herkimer Diamonds. Specifications: • Weight: 0.97 g • Weight in carats: 4.85 ct • Dimensions: 14 × 10 × 8 mm • Origin: Herkimer County, New York, USA • Mineral: Herkimer Diamond • Crystal habit: Naturally formed double terminated crystal • Colour: Clear to silvery with light smoky internal zoning • Transparency: Translucent to locally transparent • Internal features: Natural veils, fractures and growth structures • Lustre: Vitreous to sub vitreous • Terminations: Well defined, intact and naturally misaligned • Condition: Natural, unpolished, untreated Notable Points: • Genuine Herkimer Diamond from Herkimer County, New York • Clearly developed double termination with intact tips • Natural misalignment between terminations creating dynamic geometry • Balanced proportions with strong visual presence for its size • Zones of vitreous clarity revealing internal structure • Expressive internal features producing depth and light interaction • Completely natural specimen with no treatment or polishing Collector’s Interest: This specimen combines several qualities that define desirable Herkimer Diamonds, including true locality, intact double termination and naturally offset growth. While compact, it offers a highly legible crystal form and engaging internal character, making it an excellent representative example for collectors who value structure and authenticity over sheer size. Its clarity zones and subtle asymmetry give it a refined presence that rewards close inspection and thoughtful display. Lapidary Potential: Although certain areas exhibit appealing clarity, the defining value of this crystal lies in its natural form, intact terminations and growth geometry. Any cutting would irreversibly remove the characteristics that make it distinctive as a Herkimer Diamond. Its highest value is therefore preserved as a complete natural specimen, where its structure, internal features and crystallisation history remain fully visible and intact. ————— Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time with CTT service: between 5 to 7 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, replicating neutral daylight to reveal natural tones, surface features, and internal characteristics. Under warmer or weaker indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal. The purpose of this photographic process is documentation and representation, not visual enhancement. Images are intended to reflect the specimen faithfully as it appears under balanced natural light conditions. Identification and ethics: All specimens offered are natural and described to the best of our knowledge, based on direct sourcing, professional experience, and information provided by trusted suppliers working at the origin. Every effort is made to ensure transparency and accuracy regarding identification, locality, and general characteristics, avoiding misleading statements about treatment, provenance, or nature. Customs and import taxes: Any customs duties, import fees, or local taxes applied by the destination country are entirely the responsibility of the winning bidder. 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