Chalmers Topaz

Chalmer's Topaz

The Chalmer's Topaz in its display case

The Chalmer's Topaz on display at the Field Museum of Natural History
Weight 5,899.5 carats (1,179.90 g)
Color White with blue cast
Cut Oval (brilliant)[1]
Country of origin Brazil
Cut by Wilford R. Frank, Bellaire, Texas Family of Wiford R. Frank
Original owner Wilford R. Frank, Bellaire, Texas Family of Wilford R. Frank
Owner Field Museum of Natural History, Grainger Hall of Gems
Estimated value Unassessed[2]

The Chalmer's Topaz is a topaz gem weighing 5,899.5-carats located in Chicago, Illinois' Grainger Hall of Gems, in the Field Museum of Natural History. It was named for former Field Museum trustee William J. Chalmers and is one of the largest cut topaz gems in the world.[3]

References

  1. GEO84618c. "Captions from Selected Geology Photographs." Field Museum Library Photo Archives. Retrieved 2/19/2010.
  2. Naperville native behind new Field Museum gems, jewelry exhibit. Daily Herald. Retrieved 2/19/2010.
  3. Grainger Hall of Gems, Gallery of Gems, Topaz. Retrieved 2/19/2010.
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