’98 SAPO MINE LEGEND

’98 SAPO MINE LEGEND…

This 3g blue-cap tourmaline traces back to the legendary 1998 Sapo Mine find in Minas Gerais—one of those moments in Brazilian pegmatite history that collectors still talk about today. The pocket produced a wave of incredibly aesthetic crystals, many with vivid color zoning and those unmistakable electric blue caps that made the find iconic.

This piece captures that magic in miniature form… a rich green body rising into a glowing blue termination, with clean structure and that classic Sapo character. Even at 3 grams, it delivers big—crisp form, balanced proportions, and color that punches way above its size.

Material from the ’98 Sapo discovery doesn’t come around often anymore, especially pieces that still show strong zoning and intact terminations. These are the kinds of crystals that quietly sit in top collections… and only get harder to replace.

Small size. Major history. True collector energy.