A Golden Masterpiece of Mineral History

A Golden Masterpiece of Mineral History

Some crystals command your attention the moment you see them. Others leave a lasting impression that never fades.

This extraordinary 163 gram etched Heliodor from the legendary Volodarsk-Volynskii pegmatite field, Ukraine is one of those rare specimens.

Its sculptural natural etching transforms every face into an intricate landscape of geometric textures, while the rich golden color and exceptional transparency give the crystal an unmistakable glow. It’s a specimen that perfectly captures why Ukrainian heliodor has become some of the most sought-after beryl material ever discovered.

What elevates this piece even further is its remarkable history. This exact crystal was featured on page 74 of Private Mineral Collections of Texas I, the 2009 Mineralogical Record Supplement, where it appeared in the renowned Jim & Imelda Klein Collection, beautifully photographed by the legendary Jeff Scovil.

Now displayed on a handcrafted Sunnywood custom base, every angle reveals another breathtaking detail carved by millions of years of nature.

Published examples with this combination of size, aesthetics, provenance, and rarity rarely become available. Owning a piece like this is a reminder of why the hunt continues.

163 gram Etched Heliodor (Beryl)
Volodarsk-Volynskii, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
Private Mineral Collections of Texas I (Mineralogical Record Supplement), Page 74
Ex. Jim & Imelda Klein Collection
Published photograph by Jeff Scovil
Custom Sunnywood Base