Notable Finds

Golden Willow - referred to on the field as the 'Golden Queen', found in 1942 by H Clifton-Parr. It was a fine yellow, said to weigh 2oz 2dwt in the rough, it was later sold to Mr M J McSweeney of Toowoomba at a price believed to be around $12,000.

Andersons' Yellow - a golden yellow stone found on the Willows field in 1946. It weighed 28dwt, 3.5 grams. It is understood the Mr Anderson had this stone cut to a gem of 70 carats, with the intention of making it the largest stone in the world of its type. To obtain this size it was cut 'off cross-table', but it failed to show its colour and brilliance. It was later re-cut and yielded a double oval, brilliant-cut gem of 35.5 carats.

Stonebridge's Particolour - Mr Mick Stonebridge of Rubyvale found a particolour stone of 26dwt. The stone remains in the rough although it would be suitable for cutting into two handsome stones.

The Star of Queensland - found and sold as a piece of corundum to Harry Spencer for approximately $24, this stone weighed almost 12oz (troy weight0. After refusing an offer of $10 from a Sydney buyer, Mr Spencer sent it to the United States where it was sold for a small amount. The stone was cut to a star sapphire and is now in a collection and said to be valued at more than $180,000.