Generations
of Rarity
Showcasing our most treasured legacy stones, passed through generations of Richardson hands.
Each piece tells a story of discovery, rarity, and deep family heritage—preserved for legacy.
Generations
of Rarity
Showcasing our most treasured legacy stones, passed through generations of Richardson hands.
Each piece tells a story of discovery, rarity, and deep family heritage—preserved for legacy.
Generations
of Rarity
Showcasing our most treasured legacy stones, passed through generations of Richardson hands.
Each piece tells a story of discovery, rarity, and deep family heritage—preserved for legacy.
Timeline
The Tomahawk Tiger Sapphire
A Queensland legend. A family legacy.
The legendary Tomahawk Tiger sapphire rough (82.4 carats) displays striking “tiger” stripes of yellow and green.
In 1976, a local schoolboy’s lucky strike at Tomahawk Creek unearthed a sapphire that would become the stuff of legend (e-rocks.com). Now known as the Tomahawk Tiger, this 82.4-carat marvel – a rare parti-colored sapphire – was named for its bold tiger-like bands of golden yellow and deep green (fmcgems.com) and the Tomahawk Creek location where it was found. Gemologists hail it as the finest multi-colored sapphire crystal ever discovered (centralqueenslandhighlands.com.au). Over the years, the Tiger’s fame only grew. The gem was even stolen at one point and later dramatically recovered (e-rocks.com—crossing continents as a million-dollar treasure along the way. Today, it remains safely in the Richardson family’s hands (abc.net.au), a cherished heirloom and a dazzling piece of Queensland’s sapphire history.
Type: Natural Parti Sapphire
Weight: 82.4 carats (uncut)
Colour: Golden yellow & deep green banding
Origin: Tomahawk Creek, QLD
Discovered: 1976
Rarity: One-of-a-kind
Ownership: Richardson Family
“There’s never been another stone like it. It’s the pride of our family and the soul of our collection.” — The Richardson Family
The Stonebridge Sapphire
Where structure meets rarity. A bi-colour marvel of the Central Highlands.
Unearthed in 1928 by miner Mick Stonebridge in Queensland’s Gemfields, the Stonebridge Sapphire is one of Australia’s most legendary gem discoveries. This 203-carat uncut parti sapphire showcases vibrant bands of royal blue and forest green, earning it global recognition as one of the largest and most visually striking sapphires ever found.
Stolen, recovered, and passed through hands from Australia to New York, the sapphire eventually returned home, now safeguarded within the Richardson family’s private collection. Celebrated for its size, colour zoning, and rich backstory, the Stonebridge is considered priceless — a true symbol of Australia's sapphire legacy and a centerpiece of the Richardson Rare Stones archive.
Type: Natural Parti Sapphire
Weight: Estimated 203 ct (uncut)
Colour: Royal blue + forest green zoning
Cut: Uncut rough
Origin: Normans Hill, Rubyvale, QLD, Australia
Discovered: 1928
Clarity: High clarity for rough crystal
Status: Family heirloom
The Eiffel Tower Sapphire
A natural marvel with striking greens and architectural elegance
Sculptural and striking, the Eiffel Tower Sapphire is a natural crystal formation whose silhouette echoes the architectural elegance of its namesake. Rising to a pointed apex and tapering down in near-symmetrical planes, this sapphire’s form is a geological wonder — a visual homage to the iconic structure it was named after.
Displaying deep indigo-blue hues with shadowed green undertones, the stone evokes a twilight skyline, its surface dancing with light along clean, angular lines. Though uncut, it possesses a natural symmetry and structure rarely seen in rough sapphires. The Eiffel Tower Sapphire is part of the Richardson family’s heirloom collection, preserved for its form, rarity, and visual poetry — a gemstone that feels both designed and untouched.
Type: Natural Parti Sapphire
Weight: Estimated 145 ct (uncut)
Colour: Deep indigo-blue with green undertones
Cut: Uncut crystal – natural tower formation
Clarity: High clarity with defined structure
Origin: Rubyvale, Queensland, Australia
Discovery: Date unknown
Notable: Shape in stone the Eiffel Tower
Status: Richardson Family Private Collection
The Pride Of Australia
Largest Parti Sapphire in the world
The Pride of Australia is a breathtaking, expertly cut parti sapphire that lives up to its name — a true masterpiece of Queensland’s gemfields. Displaying a powerful mix of royal blue, emerald green, and flashes of golden yellow, this gem is a rare example of precision faceting combined with nature’s unpredictable artistry.
Its bold colour zoning and high-clarity cut make it a standout piece for collectors or bespoke jewellery. As part of the Richardson family's private collection, this sapphire has been kept in pristine condition — and is now offered for sale to those seeking a truly one-of-a-kind Australian treasure.
Available now by private enquiry.
Type: Natural Parti Sapphire
Weight: 194.9 ct (cut)
Colour: Royal blue, green & golden yellow zoning
Cut: Modified brilliant / custom precision cut
Clarity: High clarity (eye-clean)
Origin: Queensland, Australia
Discovery: Richardson-owned field
Status: For Sale – private offers welcome
Notable: Museum-grade Australian parti sapphire
The Serendib Blue
A Rare 27.72 Carat Sri Lankan
Sapphire Carving
Carved from a single natural Sri Lankan (Ceylon) sapphire, The Serendib Blue is a rare sculptural gemstone weighing 27.72 carats. Exhibiting an intense deep blue saturation, this piece captures the richness and clarity for which Sri Lankan sapphires are renowned.
Expertly carved in the form of a fish — a timeless symbol of prosperity, protection and abundance — the sapphire reveals remarkable precision in its sculptural detail. The crown and pavilion are fully carved, allowing light to move fluidly across the scales and fins, enhancing depth, tone and dimensional brilliance.
Its substantial size and master craftsmanship elevate it beyond a gemstone into a collectible objet d’art — a fusion of natural rarity and human artistry.
Accompanied by a gemological report confirming natural origin (Sri Lanka), this piece stands as both an investment-grade sapphire and a statement of refined collecting.
Type: Carved Fish Sapphire
Weight: 27.72 ct (cut)
Colour: Deep Blue
Cut: Custom fish cut
Clarity: High clarity (eye-clean)
Origin: Sri Lanka
Discovery: NA
Status: Richardson Family Private Collection
Notable: Museum-grade Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire
The Big Star Sapphire
A 1963 Discovery from the Thai–Cambodian Border
Discovered in 1963 along the historic sapphire-producing region bordering Thailand and Cambodia, this remarkable Star Sapphire carries both geological and generational significance.
Found by the father of Supercornsunsickybam — a respected figure in the region’s gem heritage — the stone remained a treasured family heirloom before being entrusted to close family friends for over 40 years within the Richardson circle.
Star sapphires from this region are renowned for their depth of colour and the natural asterism phenomenon — the star-like reflection that appears when light meets aligned rutile inclusions within the stone. This optical effect, combined with its provenance and documented history, elevates the stone beyond a gem into a preserved piece of gemological history.
More than a mineral specimen, this Big Star Sapphire represents:
• A significant 1960s discovery
• Cross-border gem heritage
• Generational custodianship
• Enduring rarity
Stones with clear provenance and multi-generational ownership are increasingly scarce, making this example both historically compelling and highly collectible.
Type: Natural Star Sapphire
Weight: NA
Colour: Deep Blue
Phenomenon: Natural Asterism (Star Effect)
Cut: Cabochon / Natural Form
Origin: Thai-Cambodian Border
Discovery: 1963
Status: Richardson Family Private Collection
Notable: Museum-grade Star Sapphire
The Gemfields
Queensland
Australia
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The Gemfields
Queensland
Australia