Oro Verde Round Brilliant 3
Oro Verde Round Brilliant 3
HULK SMASH!
It may be the golden/green color, or perhaps it is the irradiation
which caused the color transformation to begin with, but whatever the reason,
Oro Verde quartz always make me think of superheroes. When I look upon the extraordinary color of this
9.0 carat, 14.1mm monstrosity, I cannot help but think of the Incredible
Hulk.
As any comic enthusiast will tell you, the Incredible Hulk is
the alter ego of Bruce Banner, a mild mannered physicist who transforms into a
hulking green behemoth under emotional distress. Bruce Banner first transformed into the Hulk
after being caught in a blast of radiation.
This variety of quartz from Brazil is turned into this spectacular
golden/green hue after being treated with irradiation and heat.
When cutting this gem Mr. Perkins used a round brilliant design
that allows for optimal light return to endow this stone with tremendous
sparkle and flash. While Bruce Banner
transformed into the Hulk when something upset him, it’s hard to imagine
anybody feeling anything but joy and happiness when admiring this work of
art. A stone of this size and quality
would make an exceptional piece of custom jewelry for anybody who appreciates
beauty- whether they are a fan of comic books or not.
Stone: Oro Verde
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Heat and Irradiation
Carat: 9.0
Cut: Round Brilliant
Artist: Jim Perkins