Natural large sapphire rough crystal from Kenya – an extraordinary collector's jewel - 155.05 ct- 31.01 g
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Selected by Georgia Foteinou
Holds BSc in geology and post-graduate qualifications in geochemistry.
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Natural large sapphire raw crystal from Kenya, a 155.05 ct unheated and untreated sapphire crystal with dimensions 25x24x19 mm and hardness 9.
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This impressive sapphire rough crystal from Kenya belongs to those rare finds that already possess a remarkable presence in their untreated state. The surface shows a naturally grown structure of blue, golden, and smoky shades that read as fine, overlapping layers of light and mineral structure. Particularly fascinating is the through-light effect: deep blue shifts to warm yellow and amber-like tones—a rare color transition that makes Kenyan sapphires highly sought-after by collectors.
The raw crystal faces preserve the original character of the find and reveal the complex internal zoning that appears in fine, silky light reflections. This sapphire combines strength and elegance, appearing geologically exciting as well as aesthetically highly appealing, and carries that natural value collectors especially appreciate.
An authentic, unaltered piece that stands out clearly from the crowd through its intense color play and its origin, and is ideal as a highlight for any mineral collection.
Product Type : Natural
Product Name: Very Rare Royal Blue Color Sapphire Crystal
Weight: 155.05 ct
Size: 25x24x19mm
Treatment: Unheated/ Untreated
Origin: Kenya
Hardness: 9
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This impressive sapphire rough crystal from Kenya belongs to those rare finds that already possess a remarkable presence in their untreated state. The surface shows a naturally grown structure of blue, golden, and smoky shades that read as fine, overlapping layers of light and mineral structure. Particularly fascinating is the through-light effect: deep blue shifts to warm yellow and amber-like tones—a rare color transition that makes Kenyan sapphires highly sought-after by collectors.
The raw crystal faces preserve the original character of the find and reveal the complex internal zoning that appears in fine, silky light reflections. This sapphire combines strength and elegance, appearing geologically exciting as well as aesthetically highly appealing, and carries that natural value collectors especially appreciate.
An authentic, unaltered piece that stands out clearly from the crowd through its intense color play and its origin, and is ideal as a highlight for any mineral collection.
Product Type : Natural
Product Name: Very Rare Royal Blue Color Sapphire Crystal
Weight: 155.05 ct
Size: 25x24x19mm
Treatment: Unheated/ Untreated
Origin: Kenya
Hardness: 9
Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that carries out the final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs save..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and phone may display color qualities differently.
Details
Main mineral
Natural large sapphire rough crystal from Kenya
Mineral form
– an extraordinary collector's jewel - 155.05 ct
Weight
31.01 g
Country of origin
Kenya
