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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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