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W91-1N1Gold Au
Dimensions: 40 mm x 17 mm x 2 mm
Weight: 2.630 g
GOLD NUGGET NATURAL 32.62g With 5.50ct O'Briens Ck Aquamarine
The aquamarine set in this pendant is the gemstone which was faceted from the same aquamarine crystal also pictured in my Mindat pictures.
This ounce sized natural gold nugget is from the Hodgkinson Goldfields in Far North Queensland Australia. It is set with an emerald cut natural 5.52 carat O'Briens Creek aquamarine and an 18ct bale. The stone is set in an 18ct cage and the aquamarine is held down with 22 ct gold. This is an absolutely amazing piece of jewellery. Aquamarine from O'Briens Creek in Far North Queensland, Australia is rarely available for sale, it is renowned for its deep dark blue colour. The Aussie aquamarine partnered with this large Aussie natural gold nugget make this a truly Australian piece of jewellery.
Total Weight: Nugget, Aquamarine and 18ct Bale = 32.620 grams
Nugget Weight: 29.975 grams
Weight of Aquamarine: 5.52ct Clarity: VS
Dimensions: Length with Bale 4.5cm Width: 2.5cm Depth: 1.0cm
GOLD NUGGET PENDANT 29.385 g &11.32ct Skardu District Aquamarine
This large natural gold nugget pendant is comprised of a single natural gold nugget from the Hodgkinson Goldfields in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is set with a 11.32 carat Skardu aquamarine and features a solid gold 18ct bale.The colour of the aquamarine from Skardu is normally quite pale but this stone has a beautiful pale to medium aqua blue colour. The stone is set in a solid gold 18ct cage and the aquamarine is held down with 22 ct gold. This is an absolutely amazing, unique piece of jewellery, handmade and one of a kind.
Total Weight:Nugget, Aquamarine & 18ct Bale = 29.335 grams
Weight of Aquamarine: 11.32ct
Aquamarine Clarity: VS (Minor inclusions, somewhat easy to see with 10X. Usually eye clean.)
Dimensions: Length with Bale: 4.3cm Width: 2.5cm Depth: 1.0cm
GOLD NUGGET PENDANT 35.845 g & 21.63ct O'Briens Crk Aquamarine
This large natural gold nugget pendant is comprised of two natural gold nuggets from the Hodgkinson Goldfields in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is set with a 21.63 carat O'Briens Crk aquamarine and features a solid gold 18ct bale.The colour of the aquamarine from O'Briens Crk is what sets it apart from other areas, this stone is a beautiful dark aqua blue colour. The stone is set between the two nuggets in a solid gold 18ct cage and the aquamarine is held down with 22 ct gold. This is an absolutely amazing, unique piece of jewellery, handmade and one of a kind.
Total Weight:Nugget, Aquamarine & 18ct Bale = 35.845 grams
Weight of Aquamarine: 21.63ct
Aquamarine Clarity: SI1-SI2 (Easily noticeable with 10X. Slightly visible to the unaided eye.)
Dimensions: Length with Bale: 5.0cm Width: 3.4cm Depth: 1.5cm
GOLD NUGGET PENDANT NATURAL With 0.90 ct Columbian Emerald
This natural gold nugget is from the Hodgkinson Goldfields in Far North Queensland Australia. It is handmade and set with a natural 0.90 carat Columbian emerald and an 18ct bale. The stone is set in an 18ct cage and the aquamarine is held down with 22 ct gold. This is an absolutely amazing, unique piece of jewellery.
Total Weight: Nugget, Emerald and 18ct Bale = 7.905 grams
Nugget Weight: 5.580 grams
Weight of Emerald Crystal: 0.90 ct
Dimensions: Length with Bale 3.0cm Width: 1.3cm Depth: 0.8cm
Gold Nugget Pendant Hodgkinson Goldfields
This large natural gold nugget is from the Hodgkinson Goldfields in Far North Queensland Australia. It is set with an oval cut natural 3.30 carat Brazilian aquamarine and an 18ct bale. The stone is set in an 18ct cage and the aquamarine is held down with 22 ct gold. This is an absolutely amazing, unique piece of jewellery, handmade and one of a kind art piece.
Total Weight: Nugget, Aquamarine and 18ct Bale = 26.055 grams
Nugget Weight: 24.60 grams
Weight of Aquamarine: 3.30ct Clarity: VVS
Dimensions: Length with Bale 4.4cm Width: 3.0cm Depth: 1.2cm
RCF-5YMBeryl (Var: Aquamarine) Be3Al2Si6O18
Dimensions: 25 mm x 17 mm x 12 mm
Aquamarine Crystal Dimensions: 25mm x 17mm x 12mm Weight: 51.42 carats from O'Briens Creek Fossicking Area, Mt Surprise, Tablelands Region, Queensland. Australia. Collected by Gregory Clapin April 2010.
