Maharaja of Indore Necklace

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Object Details

Taxon

Beryl (var. emerald) - Primary Gem

Notes

Formerly known as the Spanish Inquisition Necklace

Record Last Modified

4 Aug 2025

Specimen Count

1

Other Numbers

IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002K81

USNM Number

NMNH G5113-00

Color

Med To Med Dark Blue Green, Colorless

Cut

Briolette, Oval Cabochon, Round, Baguette, Square

Jewelery Type

Necklace

Weight

45 ct

Place

Colombia Ca., South America

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Mineral Sciences

Gems

Data Source

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/314c909c2-7e9d-4336-9e9b-d52bd90f5a94

Record ID

nmnhmineralsciences_1002185

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