#1B • 4ozt. 14k Gold Crucifix w/Plethora of Exquisite Gemstones

Part of March 2023 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $6,500.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

A hand-made custom crucifix constructed of predominately 14 karat yellow gold and adorned with a myriad of gemstones totaling over 21 carats, the value of which far exceeds the value of the gold base metal, which weighs a whopping 124.64 grams. This item is accompanied by numerous historical appraisals, the most recent being a marketable cash value appraisal, not to be confused with a replacement/insurance value appraisal, from Megagem that values the item at $24,605.00 as of November 19th, 2022.  Please review photos provided of the appraisals provided, as well as the notes on the gemstones written below; this is a rare opportunity to bid on such fine stones. It is noted that the Corpus is constructed from 18 karat gold, and the crown platinum.  Primary Gems (Total Combined Recent Appraised Value Approximately $20,000.00):  1) Natural Tourmaline, emerald cut. Measures 10.05 x 7.79 x 5.12mm, weighs 3.55 carats. Noted as being of an intense green with blue undertones, lightly included. 2) Natural Sapphire, pear cut. Measures 8.40 x 6.30 x 3.81mm, weighs 2.00 carats. Noted as intense medium to dark blue with violet undertones, lightly included. 3) Natural Ruby, heart cut. Measures 8.20 x 7.10 x 4.30mm, weighs 1.88 carats. Intense medium to dark red with violet undertones, lightly included. 4) Natural Sapphire, pear cut. Measures 9.30 x 7.00 x 4.24mm, weighs 2.22 carats. Noted as intense medium orange w/light orange undertones, lightly included. 5) Natural Sapphire, fancy pear cut. Measures 18.85 x 14.25 x 7.50mm, weighs 11.00 carats. Noted as light yellow with light to medium intensity, green undertones, heavily included. Additional Gems: Diamond Melee: 0.65~ carats total; round full and single cut, approximately 69 stones total with mixed clarity and colors as photographed in the appraisal report.  Ruby Melee: Three 1.3 to 1.5mm round faceted stones of good commercial quality. Sapphire Melee: Six 3.0 to 3.2mm round faceted stones with colors of pinks, purple, and yellow in various tones and saturation, clarity ranging from lightly to moderately included.