703 Carat L’Heure Bleu at Records!
World’s Largest Cut Tanzanite Bleu! It was an exciting day at the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals, Hillsboro, Oregon, when artist Naomi Sarna’s 703-carat L’Heure Bleu tanzanite carving set a Guinness World Records title as the world’s largest cut tanzanite. A standing room only crowd witnessed the weigh in, as Guinness World Records adjudicator, Michael Empric, verified and announced the results. Gemstone experts, Jessie English, J.S. English Appraisals and Madeline Saunders, Oregon Estate Jewelry, were the official witnesses for the weighing. Rice Museum board president Gail Spann and museum director, Kim Vagner were also on hand for this historic event. “As the Director of the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals board, and long-time supporter of this wonderful gem, in Hillsboro, I couldn’t have been more delighted that we hosted Naomi Sarna on her adventure with Guinness World Records that was enjoyed by many attendees! We are lucky to have such talent gra