17.57 ct. Quartz with Pyrite by Tom Munsteiner
Color: Colorless
Clarity: Moderately Included
Origin: Brazil
Cut: Custom Oval
Treatments: None
Measurements: 23.7 x 15.9 mm
It’s quite obvious we enjoy the works of the late acclaimed gem artist Tom Munsteiner. The stones that came out of his Idar-Oberstein workshop are sculptural works of gem art that highlight, but do not overshadow the materials that he worked with. Here we have an exceptional piece of Quartz with a single broad rosette of Pyrite as the central element, the design balancing this in a delicate and lovely manner. The Pyrite has some nice iridescence across the surface that adds a subtle element of color as well. A remarkable piece of gem artistry that is big and bold and one that comes with a full, signed certificate from Atelier Munsteiner. As we often say, these stones represent a great opportunity for collectors and those looking for investment pieces - unmounted Munsteiner stones are not readily available in the market and, once set, these take a significant jump in price.