pregcurious|1414299615|3772764 said:AGL is a reputable lab for colored stones.
pregcurious|1414299615|3772764 said:AGL is a reputable lab for colored stones.
In terms of cost, a colored stone appraiser would be able to tell you a range. The price for resale and insurance will be very different. You can also look around at the vendors listed under under the vendor thread. It may be hard to find a match. I've never looked for that large of a topaz.
Here is a start:
http://www.africagems.com/topaz5carat.html
pregcurious|1414326937|3772863 said:Whatever you do, please do not cut it. What makes it the most special and valuable to others is the size that goes with the color. As Chrono stated, if you cut it, you will lose some of the color, and of course it will be smaller.
Marlow|1414333706|3772888 said:Is it untreated??