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Gold cross studded with 6 high-grade emeralds, intricately engraved on back.

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Shipwreck Artifacts Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
Gold cross studded with 6 high-grade emeralds, intricately engraved on back.
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This item SOLD at 2011 Oct 26 @ 18:06UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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Gold cross studded with 6 high-grade emeralds, intricately engraved on back. 5.2 grams, roughly 1-1/4" x 1". A small but impressive jewel with 6 high-grade, table-cut, square-shaped, Colombian (Muzo) emeralds, estimated at .5 to 1 carats each (total 3.5 carats), of deep, dark color, close-set in high-purity gold (at least 22K) in a simple and understated design with the center emerald positioned at a 45-degree angle to the others, the back of the piece beautifully and very finely engraved with floral design (two different flowers in center and at bottom), perfectly preserved except for a slight twisting and opening of the loop at top where it was wrenched from its original gold chain (presumably something equally grand, possibly a rosary), intentionally left the way it was found but easily reparable for wearing again. This piece has been featured in many publications in the 27 years since it was found, and after we sold it originally in 2009 it was appraised by Emeralds International, LLC in Key West for $1,250,000! Found on the beach in the same area as the famous "dragon whistle" between Sebastian and Wabasso in 1984 after the Thanksgiving Day storm, and featured in several publications, including PLVS VLTRA newsletter (4th quarter, 1986), Florida Sportsman magazine ("Finders Keepers," by Bob Burgess, October, 1986), the Garrett Searcher newsletter (issue #15, May, 1989) and the 1988 short film "What Dreams are Made of: Treasure of the 1715 Fleet" by Dan Wagner, which was reproduced under the new title "The Queen's Jewels and the 1715 Fleet" and aired on the History Channel in 1998. Accompanied by a photo-certificate signed by the finder as well as a 2010 appraisal for $1,250,000. Recovered from:Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida.



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