Worlds Biggest Round Emerald "Cleopatra Emerald" 40,175 cts

Worlds Biggest Round Emerald "Cleopatra Emerald" 40,175 cts
Certified by GIA graduates at www.igli.in. Named the "Cleopatra Emerald" 40,175 cts. The stones uneven tone, coupled with the fact that inclusions are visible is what makes this emerald and the formation the "Cleopatra Emerald." Uneven tones of the stone, which is lighter in some areas and darker in others, indicate that the gem is an emerald even with color enhancements. The species of the emerald is similar and or identical to the world famous Mogul emerald that is 217.80 cts that was sold for 2.2 million US dollars by the world famous Christie's. Approximate valuation of the "Cleopatra Emerald" is between 20 million to 405 million USD based on the Mogul emerald comparison. Unique characteristics - Weight: 40,175 cts top 10 biggest emerald in the world. Cut: For being so brittle, this large emerald is very rare cut as a round emerald. The cutting of the emerald took over 3 months of a full time labor. Emeralds are the most difficult gems to cut. Oiled: The most common treatment carried out to enhance the emerald is oiling. The "Cleopatra Emerald" has been oiled enhanced to help the emeralds fractures and enhance the appearance which is the most common practice in all emeralds. Color: Deep Green Emerald. Inclusions: Consistent with identifying the natural state of the emerald. Named the "Cleopatra Emerald" for its beauty, history and infatuation with the emerald. Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt was the first to make the emerald a romantic and elegant gem. No emeralds have ever been discovered that have come from Cleopatra. In honor of the famous Cleopatra we have named this historic emerald the "Cleopatra Emerald." It was known that Emerald was a favorite gem of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, and the Emerald mine in Upper Egypt, rediscovered a hundred years ago near the Red Sea, was one of the earliest Emerald occurrences in the human history. Emeralds also adorned Russian crown jewels. The Irani State Treasure contains an exquisite collection of Emeralds, as well as the Emerald tiara of ex-Empress Farah. Shah Jahan, one of the moguls of India that built the Taj Mahal, loved Emeralds so much that he had sacred texts inscribed into them and used these gemstones as talismans. The ancient writings of Veda, the sacred text of Hinduism, testifies to Emerald as being the “gem of good luck” and the “gem that improves one’s well-being”. These “Mogul Emeralds”, as they are known today, can be found in modern museums and collections. 1) Weight of EMERALD : 40,175.00 CARAT 2) Dimensions : 195 X 190 X 145 MM 3) Cut : ROUND Rare for the biggest emerald 4) Treatment : Oiled 5) Origin of Stone : Brazil 6) Clarity of Gemstone : Opaque 7) Color : Oil Enhanced for Inclusions 8) Inclusions: Yes More information at www.biggestemerald.com
Worlds Biggest Pear Shaped Lapis Lazuli Named "King Tut" 15,200 cts
Lapis Lazuli was one of the earliest gemstone materials. It was used for sacred amulets in ancient Egypt and by the Assyrians and Babylonians for cylinder seals. Gold and Lapis Lazuli was used in the funerary mask of Tutankhamun, King of Egypt. The death mask of Tutankhamun, was placed over the head and shoulders of his mummy. It is inlaid with blue glass and Lapis Lazuli. In honor of King Tut we have named this gem "Tuts" Lapis Lazuli. Symbol of Lapis Lazuli: Is a symbol of Luck, Sucess and Prosperity. Beliefs of Healing Power: When worn on the hand, Lapis Lazuli improves blood circulation, chases away melancholy and improves sleep. It also strengthens ability to concentrate. Placed on a sore spot, it will help to reduce pain and pressure. It boosts activity of the thyroid gland, improves physical strength, helps in pregnancy, treats radiculitis, asthma and insomnia. Lapis Lazuli extract is helpful for eye's diseases. Crushed and milled into fine powder it will heal wounds and scorpion bites. A mix of Lapis Lazuli powder with honey and juice from pomegranate leaves is used to treat ulcers and eczema. Mystical Beliefs: Lapis Lazuli is a Stone of sincerity. It helps to change life to the better, promotes new interests, strengthens true friendship and brings happiness in love. Lapis Lazuli can help to shake away distress and painful memories. To achieve that, place a piece of Lapis Lazuli in the area of the "third eye" and meditate for several minutes. Weight of Lapis Lazuli: 15200.00 Cts Dimensions : 220 x 118.2 x 62.1 MM Cut : PEAR (As Shown In The Picture) Origin of Stone : AFGANISTAN Clarity of Gemstone : Opaque Color : BLUE with the Perfect Amount of Pyrite Flakes