This 887-carat raw emerald, one of the largest known rough emeralds from the Muzo mines, is probably the largest such emerald in the United States, according to Guernsey's. Marcial de Gomar believes the stone could yield a 400-carat polished gem, but the auction house says he would prefer that it be preserved, perhaps in a museum.
La Gloria —
This 887-carat raw emerald, one of the largest known rough emeralds from the Muzo mines, is probably the largest such emerald in the United States, according to Guernsey's. Marcial de Gomar believes the stone could yield a 400-carat polished gem, but the auction house says he would prefer that it be preserved, perhaps in a museum.
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These teardrop-shaped Muzo emeralds carry a total weight of nearly 100 carats. Matching pairs of emeralds of this shape and size are extremely rare.
Tears of Fura —
These teardrop-shaped Muzo emeralds carry a total weight of nearly 100 carats. Matching pairs of emeralds of this shape and size are extremely rare.
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This museum-quality gem, called the "Marcial de Gomar Star," weighs nearly 26 carats and is one of the largest star emeralds ever found.
The Marcial de Gomar Star Emerald —
This museum-quality gem, called the "Marcial de Gomar Star," weighs nearly 26 carats and is one of the largest star emeralds ever found.
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This sparkling diamond and Muzo emerald tiara converts into an elegant necklace.
Conquistadora —
This sparkling diamond and Muzo emerald tiara converts into an elegant necklace.
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Another view of the "Conquistadora," created by Manuel Marcial de Gomar from 889 brilliant diamonds and 35 Colombian emeralds.
Conquistadora —
Another view of the "Conquistadora," created by Manuel Marcial de Gomar from 889 brilliant diamonds and 35 Colombian emeralds.
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This Marcial de Gomar-designed necklace features a 24.34 carat Muzo emerald salvaged from the Spanish shipwreck Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Baguette and round-cut diamonds and emeralds further enhance the central pendant, which bears the words "Plus Ultra," a reference to the Spanish history of conquest and the motto of the Colombian Marines.
Corona de Muzo —
This Marcial de Gomar-designed necklace features a 24.34 carat Muzo emerald salvaged from the Spanish shipwreck Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Baguette and round-cut diamonds and emeralds further enhance the central pendant, which bears the words "Plus Ultra," a reference to the Spanish history of conquest and the motto of the Colombian Marines.
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Seven kite-cut Colombian emeralds and diamonds, set in platinum, form a cross.
Epiphany —
Seven kite-cut Colombian emeralds and diamonds, set in platinum, form a cross.
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These nine loose emeralds were among the treasure found on the Nuestra Señora de Atocha wreckage, and weigh between 2.5 and 26.72 carats each. The name refers to the Spanish Pillars of Hercules that appear on Spanish coins.
Nine pillars of the Andes —
These nine loose emeralds were among the treasure found on the Nuestra Señora de Atocha wreckage, and weigh between 2.5 and 26.72 carats each. The name refers to the Spanish Pillars of Hercules that appear on Spanish coins.
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One of many gold coins salvaged from the wreck of the 17th-century ship, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank off the coast of the Florida Keys. Coins and emeralds from this ship make up the most valuable treasures discovered from a shipwreck.
Gold coin recovered from Nuestra Señora de Atocha —
One of many gold coins salvaged from the wreck of the 17th-century ship, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank off the coast of the Florida Keys. Coins and emeralds from this ship make up the most valuable treasures discovered from a shipwreck.
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An extremely rare cabochon cat's eye emerald, the "Jaguar's Eye" exemplifies the deep, blue-green hues typical of Muzo emeralds. The stone's name, Guernsey's says, recalls a moment when a young Marcial de Gomar spotted a jaguar in the Colombia rainforest.
The Jaguar's Eye —
An extremely rare cabochon cat's eye emerald, the "Jaguar's Eye" exemplifies the deep, blue-green hues typical of Muzo emeralds. The stone's name, Guernsey's says, recalls a moment when a young Marcial de Gomar spotted a jaguar in the Colombia rainforest.
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In creating this ring, Marcial de Gomar combined several rare cat's eye Muzo emeralds with diamonds and white gold.
Cats Eye Dream —
In creating this ring, Marcial de Gomar combined several rare cat's eye Muzo emeralds with diamonds and white gold.
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The large (9.84-carat) cabochon emerald at the center of this necklace is surrounded by almost 13 carats of diamonds, with a further 60 diamonds strung along its chain. The design combines elements of Spanish and Native American art and contains 127 emeralds and 153 diamonds in total.
The Empress of Spain —
The large (9.84-carat) cabochon emerald at the center of this necklace is surrounded by almost 13 carats of diamonds, with a further 60 diamonds strung along its chain. The design combines elements of Spanish and Native American art and contains 127 emeralds and 153 diamonds in total.
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Beyond emeralds, Marcial de Gomar has also become entranced by conch pearls, an especially rare form of pearl. The "Alma Caribe," or "Soul of the Caribbean," weighing 22.5 carats, is one of the largest known such pearls.
Alma Caribe —
Beyond emeralds, Marcial de Gomar has also become entranced by conch pearls, an especially rare form of pearl. The "Alma Caribe," or "Soul of the Caribbean," weighing 22.5 carats, is one of the largest known such pearls.
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This necklace combines two of Marcial de Gomar's passions: two large conch pearls and a trillion-cut emerald. The design was inspired by his wife, Inge.
The Lady —
This necklace combines two of Marcial de Gomar's passions: two large conch pearls and a trillion-cut emerald. The design was inspired by his wife, Inge.
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