Kat Florence acquires rare antique 55.66-carat Colombian Emerald found in Italy by the extreme Gem Hunter Don Kogen (FOTO)

New York (ots) - During the late 90's Kogen was commissioned to review the
quality of the precious Emeralds and Sapphires set within the 17th century
necklace of St. Januarius, created by Michele Dato, located at Naples Cathedral
in Italy. At that time Kogen saw several fine Antique Emeralds that were
transported to Spain from Colombia during the Spanish conquests of the 16th
century. The Emeralds were brought to Italy from Spain to be primarily used for
religious ceremonial events.

When the 18.04 carat Rockefeller Emerald hit, at auction, a new world record of
$305,000 per carat on June 2017, breaking the previous record set by the
Elizabeth Taylor's Emerald brooch that sold for $280,000 per carat 6 years
earlier, Kogen decided it was time to head back to Italy and try and track down
that fine 55 carat Emerald he saw two decades earlier.

Finally, after a tedious 3 year search, Kogen found one of the most important
Emeralds to date: a 55.66 carat unoiled top colour gem. Due to its rarity Kat
Florence immediately named this spectacular gemstone the "Florence Eternal".

The Florence Eternal Emerald is remarkable as it dates back to the old Muzo
Colombian mines active hundreds of years ago, that produced the finest green
Emerald specimens in the world. Kogen states if you were to actually recut the
stone you would get a clean 20-25 carat stone that would rival the 18 carat
Rockefeller Emerald that sold for $5.5 Million (World Record $305,000 per
carat).

The Florence Eternal Emerald was certified by the independent Swiss Gemological
laboratory SSEF of Basel and was also offered a special report by Dr. Adolf
Peretti at GRS Swiss Lab of Meggen, both certifications deciding that the
Florence Eternal is a top Muzo Green Emerald, granting it the extremely rare
certification of unoiled Muzo Green Columbian Emerald as well.

Internationally acclaimed designer Kat Florence will set the Emerald in her own
design surrounded with D Flawless Diamonds, before the piece will head to
auction to be sold to the world's most elite gemstone collectors.

Contact:
Rosalita Life for Kat Florence Rosalita Griesbach Email:
media@katflorence.com

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