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The Glenn Klein Historical Gemstone Collection Prospectus

Astrisk * - Indicates that gem is featured in “Faceting Articles, Designs, & Pictures”

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Faceters Guild History!

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Glenn Klein is a founding member of the United States Faceters Guild (USFG), and a previous USFG

Historian. Glenn is well known for having published several books and articles, including: Faceting

History, Evolution of Faceting Machines, Luck & Timing, and Faceting Articles, Designs, & Pictures.

Glenn was an original member of the 1986 United States Faceting Team, which won the International

Challenge Cup, hosted by the Australian Faceters Guild.

He is a photographer, historian, Graduate Gemologist GIA, and winner of many National and

International faceting competition awards. In his earlier years, he was also a Commercial Pilot with

Flight Instructor, Land & Sea Airplane ratings. Glenn has created many original gem designs, which can

be found throughout his articles and publications. Information on Glenn and his publications can be

found at www.glennklein.com.

Glenn and Rhoda Klein – February 2018

http://www.glennklein.com/



A One-of-a-Kind Gem collection

Glenn has been faceting for over 40 years. He faceted his very first gem in 1974, a single red marble.

There are roughly 50 gems in his collection from the 1970s. His faceting skills developed very rapidly,

and he began competing in gem competitions in 1978. He competed at the highest levels of

competition for over 20 years, winning numerous national and international events. There are over 35

competition gems in his collection.

Glenn was enthusiastic about faceting gems in almost every possible material. There are very unique

gemstones in his collection, made from very unique materials like Kunzite, Ablygonite, ZIncite, Strontium

Titanate and rare synthetics. He faceted extremely tiny gems, and very large gems. He has faceted

expensive Cornflower Blue Sapphire rough, and nearly worthless clear Telegraph Insulator Glass rough,

with amazing performance and quality. Every gem in his collection is a Masterpiece of faceting history.

Forty two gems have been selected to become a museum collection at the future United States Faceters

Guild (USFG) museum. Several selections of his natural gemstones have been purchased by gemstone

investors. The remaining gemstones, over 1/2 of his entire collection have been organized into lots, and

will be made available to enthusiastic collectors.

Example of Glenn’s Design and Faceting Expertise:

STARMAN * – circa 2010



The Historical Museum Collection:

Museum 1

Museum 2



Museum Collection List:

Commercial Value: $9,591.70 Starting Offer Price: $5,000.00

Original Collection Cut

#

Species: Variety: Notes: Finished Carats:

Date Finished:

0 Glass Marble 1st faceted gem 8.75 1974

22 Quartz Citrine 4.1 8/14/1975

45 Apatite 1.2 1/17/1977

117 Quartz Citrine Competition (IFF 79)

12.78 10/20/1978

119 Quartz Citrine Competition (IFF 79)

11.35 11/16/1978

184 Topaz (x2) Imperial Competition (1986 IFC)

5.49 5/22/1985

185 Quartz Rock Crystal Competition (1986 IFC)

26.75 12/29/1985

204 Topaz Sherry Orange Competition 6.83 9/3/1991

242 Beryl Heliodor Competition 5.57 8/13/1997

244 Quartz Smokey TWISTER 12.45 1/20/1998

251 * Tourmaline Green GLENCHA ONE 2.87 10/31/2007

256 * Quartz Rock Crystal HIGH SPARKLE 8.37 7/6/2008

272 Quartz Amethyst HUGE #1 15.1 7/31/2009

J5 - 197 YAG, mm Pendant 13.99 1/16/1999

J6 Pendant 1

186 Quartz, Syn. Competition Test Cut (1986 IFC)

6.08 12/18/1985

195 Spinel, Syn. Competition (1988 IFC Ferry Wand)

11.42 5/24/1988

196 Corundum, Syn.

Sapphire Fred VanSant 8.66 10/29/1988

206 Strontium Titanate

Diamond clear My desing, 5.5 hardness

63 2/15/1992

212 Beryl, Syn. Morganite/Biron Competition 5.9 11/16/1992

215 CZ Competition 8.87 1/19/1993

259 * Spinel, Syn. GLENCHA SIX 6.85 9/6/2008

260 * Glass Insul. Tel Pole Insulator

31 10/31/2008

261 * CZ RHODA cut 7.1 11/30/2008

270 * CZ DAZZLE 10.09 6/14/2009

275 * CZ SPARKO OVAL 19.85 11/4/2009

276 * YAG, mm ATLAS (excellent) 50.5 11/18/2009

280 * Spinel, Syn. SPARKO OVAL #2 21.55 7/17/2010

287 * CZ STARBURST 40.05 4/20/2011



OVAL

289 * Spinel, Syn. APEX DELIGHT 34.55 8/28/2012

290 * CZ BIG BOY 53.2 10/25/2011

292 * Quartz, Syn. BUSY BOY 21.42 10/11/2012

294 * CZ AURORA ONE 15.61 12/10/2012

295 * Corundum, Syn.

AURORA TWO 17.71 12/23/2012


AURORA THREE 14.46 12/30/2012


STARDUST 15.7 2/16/2013


BEAUTY 15 5/10/2013

301 * CZ BEAURTY TOO 12.5 6/10/2013

302 * CZ MANY SPLIT MAINS

30.75 10/9/2013

303 * CZ INFINITY 35.25 11/1/2013

304 * CZ SPLIT FACETS GALORE

26.11 11/20/2013

305 * CZ SPLIT FACET VARIATION

18 12/1/2013


Pink BEAUTY FIRST 7.7 12/16/2013



The Historical Museum Gem Collection Funding Effort

A funding effort will be underway to purchase the Historical Gem Collection from Glenn. The target goal

for funding this collection is $5,000.00 minimum. Once fully funded, this collection will be donated to

the United States Faceters Guild Museum, to keep a perpetual history of The Best of Glenn Klein’s

designs and cuts.

Funding will be established by direct requests for donations to the museum collection. Revenues above

and beyond the asking price for individual lots of the Glenn Klein Historical Gems will also be applied

toward the museum collection fund. In addition, the USFG has offered to match Museum Collection

revenues up to a maximum of $2,500.00. All proceeds of this effort will go directly to Glenn and Rhoda

Klein.

All purchases from Glenn’s collection will be considered donations to the Glenn Klein Historical

Collection Fund, and will be identified on a receipt as such. Thus all donations to this collection should

be considered tax deductions (This must be confirmed via your own tax accountant).

A Museum Collection commemorative plaque will be designed and presented at a Museum Collection

dedication ceremony, proposed at the 2019 TGMS USFG Hobnob, in Tucson. All individuals who

contribute to this effort will be recognized on this commemorative plaque.

See Page 8 for Order/Donation Instructions:



A Very Limited Collection of Glenn Klein Historical Gems

Glenn has hand selected 24 lots of valuable historical gems, he wishes to make available to select

Historical Gemstone Collectors. Most of these lots are comprised of gems from four general categories;

Early faceting – 1970s era,

Master skill development gemstones – mostly natural material, pre competition gems,

Competition Gems,

and finally

Late Grand Master skill level designs and cuts – last 10 years of faceting

Many of these gems are identified in his book, “Faceting Articles, Designs, & Pictures.”

This very limited supply of Glenn Klein gemstones are separated into many different themes based on

coordinating materials and colors. They are offered at a variety of prices to allow any collector an

opportunity to own a limited piece of faceting artwork history.

Each Lot has a Listed Commercial Value. This is the commercial value of the material only. The historical

significance of this collection is not included in this commercial value:

A starting “Offer” price is listed separately. This is the minimum acceptable offer for this lot. Offers will

be accepted by the collection organizer. Donations for the museum collection (Suggested minimum of

$100.00) will be in addition to the minimum starting price.

Glenn will provide a signed “Certificate of Authenticity” for each historical lot of gems. In addition, each

purchaser will receive a copy of Glenn’s original, hand written cutting design and notes for each gem in

the collection.

In the event the Commercial Value is exceeded for an individual collection, Glenn will provide a signed

copy of his book, “Faceting Articles, Designs, & Pictures.” Until limited copies are gone (approx. 18

available)

Copies of all of Glenn’s books may be purchased separately at Glenn’s website:

www.glennklein.com

Donations, Offers and Inquiries may be coordinated directly to the collection organizer (Preferred):

Jeff Theesfeld at [email protected]

-or-

directly to Glenn Klein via his website.

http://www.glennklein.com/

http://[email protected]/



Catalog of Historical Lots:

Lot A - Aquamarine: SOLD

Commercial Value: $430.25 Starting Offer Price: $399.00

Original Collection Cut #


Date Finished:

NN Beryl Auamarine 4

40 Beryl Aquamarine 0.55 Jul-76

41 Beryl (x2) Aquamarine 0.5 Jul-76

41.5 Beryl (x2) Aquamarine 0.5 Jul-76

42 Beryl Aquamarine 1.25 9/11/1976

53 Beryl Aquamarine 1.4 Mar-77

107 Tourmaline Green 3.22 6/27/1978

228 YAG, mm Auamarine Competition 8.9 6/2/1995



Lot B – Opal




Date Finished:

8 Opal 2 3/8/1975

26 Opal 0.55 11/5/1975

27 Opal 0.5 11/10/1975

28 Opal 1 11/15/1975

167 Corundum, Syn. Ruby Competition 43.06 8/27/1983

194 Quartz Rose 39.6

293 * Corundum, Syn. Orange DOUBLE STAR 13.85 10/18/2012

No Number Opal Cabachon, Long 0.5 3/8/1975



Lot C – Amethyst: SOLD




Date Finished:

14 Quartz Amethyst Klein Mine 0.5 5/22/1975




105 Quartz Amethyst 936.8 6/4/1978

173 Quartz Amethyst Competition 3 1/24/1984

271 * CZ Amethyst DAZZLE OVAL 11.75 6/19/2009



Lot D – Quartz




Date Finished:

29 Quartz 1.1 1/5/1976

207 Linobate, mm 5.48 3/5/1992

208 Quartz Rock Crystal Competition 14.35 5/17/1992

266 * Quartz Citrine SPARKO THREE 6.1 1/6/2009

NN Quartz Included 8



Lot E – Citrine




Date Finished:


118 Quartz Citrine 7.3 11/16/1978

138 Quartz Citrine Competition 3.75 9/29/1979




Lot F – Sapphire




Date Finished:

64 Corundum 0.6 5/7/1977

95A Corundum Sapphire 0.25 Dec-76

95B Corundum Sapphire 0.25 Dec-76

120 Quartz Sapphire Competition 9.8 1/1/1979

257 Corundum Smokey FREE FORM 3.8 7/22/2008



Lot G - Spinel, Syn.




Date Finished:

49 Spinel, Syn. 2.6 Mar-77

155 Spinel, Syn. Blue 11.05 7/2/1981

193 Corundum, Syn. Lt. Blue Competition 6.2 1/20/1988

250 Spinel, Syn. # 4 Trillion design by Jeff Graham

9.7 10/15/2007



Lot H – Amethyst / Quartz




Date Finished:

78 Quartz Amethyst 6.4 1/25/1978

110 Quartz Rock Crystal 0.85 8/9/1978

139 Quartz Amethyst Competition 2.83 11/12/1979

165 Quartz Rock Crystal My design H&V mains

1.16 10/21/1981

263 * Quartz Citrine SPARKO ONE 7.15 12/21/2008



I - Aqua / Spinel, Syn.




Date Finished:



190 Spinel, Syn. Competition 13.57 10/13/1991

279 * Spinel, Syn. Aquamarine SPARKO OVAL #3 9.8 7/7/2010



J - Topaz, Imperial




Date Finished:

73 Topaz Imperial 0.8 12/5/1977

83 Topaz Imperial 2.75 2/19/1978

216 Topaz Imperial Competition 5.22 5/29/1993

240 Topaz Imperial Competition 8.42 3/9/1997



K - Emerald



#


Date Finished:

77 Beryl Emerald 0.46 1/1/1978

100 Beryl Emerld 0.25

161 Beryl, Syn. Emerald/Regency Competition 2.9 8/1/1981

211 Beryl, Syn. Emerald/Biron Competition 8.07 10/26/1992

236 Beryl, Syn. Emerald/Biron Competition 2.86 2/16/1996



L - Tourmaline




Date Finished:




171 Tourmaline Elbaite Competition 6.51 1/14/1983

210 Quartz, Syn. Green 13.2 10/4/1992



M - Honey / Zircon




Date Finished:

71 Zircon 0.85 10/23/1977

NN Zircon 2

202 Corundum, Syn. Competition 17.7 6/6/1991

288 * CZ Root Beer / Orange

MOSTLY PERKINS 27.9 6/14/2011



N - Citrine / Sunstone




Date Finished:


116 Quartz Citrine 10.7 10/20/1978

248 Feldspar Sunstone 1.92 7/10/2001




O - Morganite



#


Date Finished:

54 Beryl Morganite 0.5 3/20/1977




273 * Beryl Morganite HUGE #2 8.2 7/31/2009



P - Blue / Spinel




Date Finished:

51 Spinel, Syn. 6.7 Mar-77

176 Kyanite Blue 5.45 5/7/1984

281 * Spinel, Syn. SPARKO OVAL #1 27.6 11/7/2010

291 * Spinel, Syn. APEX DELIGHT 22.75 9/26/2012



Q - Colorful: SOLD




Date Finished:


178 Tourmaline Elbaite 11.6 5/29/1984

180 Chrysoberl, Syn. Alexandrite 1.32 6/28/1984

191 Quartz Praselith Competition 9.95 1/22/1987



R - Pastel: SOLD




Date Finished:

111 Topaz Blue 3.9 9/2/1978

204 Topaz Sherry Orange

Competition 6.83 9/3/1991

NN Topaz Blue 5

229 YAG, mm Competition 8.4 8/27/1995

283 * CZ Blue STARBURST 4.3 1/3/2011



S - Clear Mastery




Date Finished:





203 Quartz, Syn. Rock Crystal Competition 6.05 6/30/1991

264 * Quartz Citrine SPARKO FOUR 4.95 12/26/2008

NN Diamond Diamond Diamond 0.3



T - Simply Beautiful




Date Finished:

160 Corundum, Syn. Sapphire, Yellow

5.45 2/11/1984

219 Corundum, Syn. Sapphire Competition 13.87 8/11/1993

233 Quartz Smokey Competition 7.7 4/28/1996

265 * Quartz Citrine SPARKO TWO 5.05 12/31/2008



U - Pure Brilliance



#


Date Finished:

201 CZ Competition 19.42 3/20/1991

218 Beryl Goshenite 3.1 2/18/1994


284 * Corundum, Syn. STARBURST FOUR

6.95 1/4/2011



V - Pretty in Pink




Date Finished:

156 Corundum, Syn. Ruby 30.3 1/23/1981


297 * Corundum, Syn. SPIDER WEB ONE 18.85 2/26/2013

298 * Corundum, Syn. Ruby SPIDER WEB TWO 11.35 1/31/2013



W - Christmas




Date Finished:

25 Peridot 0.35 8/24/1975

44 Apatite 0.3 1/17/1977

198 Quartz Citrine (smoky)

Competition 24.75 6/20/1990

227 YALO, mm Competition 0.13 5/15/1995

255 * Garnet Rhodolite HIGH SPARKLE 9.9 6/13/2008



X – Natural Rhodolite Garnet



#


Date Finished:

80 Garnet Rhodolite/Al 2.98 3/6/1978

122 Garnet Rhodolite 1.3 2/24/1979



267 * Garnet Rhodolite SPARKO OVAL #3

4.52 1/6/2009



Y – Pink and Red, Natural




Date Finished:

43 Garnet 0.33 1/17/1977

92 Spodumene Kunzite 17.46 4/2/1978

277 * Quartz Amethyst HUGE #2 10.75 1/27/2010

J3 Beryl Morganite Pendant 15



Z – Green and Golden Beryl




Date Finished:

46 Peridot 0.9 1/17/1977

133 Beryl Heliodor 5.5 9/7/1979





# - Zircon / Sun, Natural



#


Date Finished:

72 Zircon 0.8 10/23/1977

93 Zircon Blue 0.85 Dec-76

129 Zircon Root Beer 1.45 7/7/1979

238 Feldspar Sunstone 4.87 2/3/1997

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