Gold cross with emeralds

[Chagy]

Hello gang,

I'm trying to gather as much pics and information of all the gold cross with emeralds and other unique and valuable treasures that have been found.

What I need is a pic of the artifact and general information ...for example; value, how found it, name of the shipwreck, country, etc.

All help will be truly appreciated.....

I found these 3 the first 2 are from the Atocha the one in the first pic has 77 carat, the second one was found in 1985 and the 3rd one was found by Tucker on the "San Pedro" wreck in Bermuda any additional information on these will be appreciated.

Thank you,

Chagy......

 

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[jeff k]

Here's a couple more pics of the Tucker cross.

 

[jeff k]

I'm not sure where this cross came from.

 

[Chagy]

Here's a couple more pics of the Tucker cross.

Thanks Jeff!!! Any additional information?

 

[Panfilo]

Chagy:
Interesting subject you have touched on. For the last eight years I was President of the Emerald Producers Association here in Colombia and my main project was the creation of the worlds finest and most technologically advanced gemological laboratory for the certification of emeralds. This project is now a reality, is fully operational and we are expecting the President to inaugurate it in a few weeks. There are several nondestructive tests that can be performed on an emerald but its origin is very relevant to our shipwreck studies here as we can determine exactly which mine each emerald came from. I would like nothing more than to be able to do some tests on some of these magnificent crosses, at no cost to the owners.
http://www.fedesmeraldas.com/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.0501
To answer your question I have been informed that a superb gold and emerald cross was found in Serranilla some years ago but because the party had no permits it was never reported. Let me see if these people are willing to show us a picture for your collection.

 

[mad4wrecks]

Don't forget this beauty from the Maravilla.

Tom

 

[mad4wrecks]

And there was this beautiful gold box which contained an emerald & gold cross, found in 2003 by Jon Wilson on the 1715 Cabin Wreck.

Wish I could find a larger picture.


Tom

 

[Chagy]

Guys thanks for the pics and the information.... does anyone knows the estimated value of these pieces?

I know that the world of emeralds changed for ever when the Spaniards arrived in South America in the early 1500s. Although they originally plundered gold and silver the conquistadors had seem emeralds in Mexico and went looking for their source. By the time they fought their way trough the Colombian mountains to the area around Chivor in 1537 they had looted over 7,00 emerald’s from the local Indians. But the real price was yet to come. The Spaniards had heard of a mine with larger and finer crystals. Muzo was its magical name, and even today is unlique any other mine in the world. For perhaps a thousand years it has consistently produced the best and biggest emeralds ever found. Muzo lay hidden from the conquistadors until 1558. but once in control, the Spaniards enslaved the Indians to mine in grand scale.

Does anyone know what is the biggest emerald found in a shipwreck?

I know there is a pretty big emerald in the Fishers museum does anyone has a pic and can provide additional information on it, carats, estimated value?

Also interested on a list of the top 10 shipwrecks that have produced more treasure in the Caribbean….and if there is any good links to read the stories….

Once again thanks for the help….

Chagy…….

 

[mad4wrecks]

Chagy, an important footnote regarding the Tucker cross....

"Years later, the famous Tucker emerald studded cross was stolen. At the time it was on display at the Aquarium museum. The theft was only discovered when Teddy Tucker went to select items to be displayed for the Queen's visit at the opening of the Maritime Museum in Dockyard. The thief had replaced the cross with a cheap plastic replica, and to this date the treasure has not been seen again."

http://www.shipwreckexpo.com/bermudashipwreckssanpedro.htm

Regarding the largest shipwreck emerald found, there is this story.
http://www.adventures-inc.com/intro.html


Tom

 

[Batavia]

What about this one... It comes from the wreck of the Pollux sunk in 100 meters off the coast of Italy and recovered some years ago http://www.oceantreasures.org/album/european-underwater-treasures/5/ for some other artifacts found.

 

[Galleon Hunter]

Tom: Here is a better image of the cross found by Captain Jon and Clyde Kuntz on the Cabin wreck

 

[daleshark]

Hey guy's,
First timer to this site and all i have to say is WOW !
That is some awesome pieces of treasure that have been found. Thanks for the pics.

daleshark.

 

[capt dom]

What ever happened to the cross Clyde found?

 

[mad4wrecks]

Jack Haskins recovered this religious medallion from the 1733 Capitana el Rubi in 1987.

 

[Tom_Restorer]

They looking great!

...think I need one for my collection

Tom

 

[Fla-Gal]

Love the topic and the photos. Did Franks cross sell at Sedwicks ?

 

[Batavia]

What about this one... It comes from the wreck of the Pollux sunk in 100 meters off the coast of Italy and recovered some years ago http://www.oceantreasures.org/album/european-underwater-treasures/5/ for some other artifacts found.

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[Bum Luck]

I know there is a pretty big emerald in the Fishers museum does anyone has a pic and can provide additional information on it, carats, estimated value?

Yeah, it's 77 carats, about an inch square cube. Can't find a pic online.

It's been years since I saw it, but funny how it still sticks in my mind. . . . . .

 

[aquanut]

Chagy, where have you been? Check your private Messages.

 

[mad4wrecks]

John,send me your address via email. I found our mag data for the area you requested. Tom