Natural tiger's eye sphere – intense gold veins with a lively shimmer- 661.18 g

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Natural tiger's eye sphere from China, a 75 mm ball weighing 661.18 g with intensive gold veining and a vivid chatoyance.

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This exceptional tiger's eye ball impresses with its powerful color dramaturgy of warm golden yellow, deep reddish brown, and dark, almost black lines. Distinctive, flowing bands sweep dynamically across the entire surface, creating a strong, moving optical effect.

Especially fascinating is the pronounced chatoyance – the characteristic silky light shimmer of tiger's eye. Depending on the viewing angle, golden light reflections migrate across the surface and make the texture appear lively. The gold-colored areas look almost metallic, while reddish zones give the piece additional depth and warmth.

The precise polishing highlights each individual layer and enhances the interplay of shine and texture. The spherical form distributes light evenly, so the characteristic fibers and bands are particularly impressive.

A striking collectible of exceptional quality – powerful in expression and color intensity, with rare manifestation of the shimmering effect and an unmistakable, natural dynamism.

Note: The shown stand is not included in the delivery, but can be purchased separately.

Weight 661.18 g
Gem Type Tiger's Eye
Size 75 mm
Origin China
Treatment None

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This exceptional tiger's eye ball impresses with its powerful color dramaturgy of warm golden yellow, deep reddish brown, and dark, almost black lines. Distinctive, flowing bands sweep dynamically across the entire surface, creating a strong, moving optical effect.

Especially fascinating is the pronounced chatoyance – the characteristic silky light shimmer of tiger's eye. Depending on the viewing angle, golden light reflections migrate across the surface and make the texture appear lively. The gold-colored areas look almost metallic, while reddish zones give the piece additional depth and warmth.

The precise polishing highlights each individual layer and enhances the interplay of shine and texture. The spherical form distributes light evenly, so the characteristic fibers and bands are particularly impressive.

A striking collectible of exceptional quality – powerful in expression and color intensity, with rare manifestation of the shimmering effect and an unmistakable, natural dynamism.

Note: The shown stand is not included in the delivery, but can be purchased separately.

Weight 661.18 g
Gem Type Tiger's Eye
Size 75 mm
Origin China
Treatment None

Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is why these shipping costs apply.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
Personal pickup welcome. Possible shipping only insured with tracking no..
Other shipping costs available on request..
See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs to save..

Details

Main mineral
Natural tiger's eye sphere –
Mineral form
intense gold veins with a lively shimmer
Weight
661.18 g
Country of origin
China
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Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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