At times obscure out-of-the-way localities produce some of the nicest specimens of the species around, that is what 
happened at the Round Mountain mine in Nevada when miners started to uncover beautiful crystallized gold in 2005. 
The finest from the state and almost equivalent to any from the famed gold mines next door in California, which collectors 
admire so much. Accurate photos and not overdone as they are just that GOOD. Weighs 7 grams. A must see!

Easily one of the finest small cabinet specimens offered in recent years from the historic mining region. Silver from the 
Kongsberg mines comes in different styles, but it is the legendary wires in elegant form that command premium prices. 
This awing silver twists from end to end as few do making the piece extremely aesthetic in a modern sense of the word, 
forming a wonderful "S" shape; however, in terms of rarity, I place strong emphasis on its thickness of 1.4 cm if taking into 
consideration the girth is often that of a shoelace. The two dominant features of sculptural appeal and mammoth width are 
key to its world-class status. Such treasures have been a classic mineralogical collectible for centuries and with over 300 
years since the initial discovery we can be quite certain of the limitations, after all no significant pieces have been 
recovered in a VERY LONG time. Absolutely SUPERB mineral to own.

An eyeful of gorgeous rhodochrosite forming a HEART from one of perhaps two top deposits known to produce 
spectacular examples, officially being named as the state mineral in 2002. Such display level specimens come from only 
a few places on earth, and for the most part some of the most attractive come from the Sweet Home mine, near 
Alma, Colorado. This splendid arrangement is from the world renowned Hedgehog pocket, now largely unavailable and 
increasingly sought after. The legendary series of finds, someday, will eclipse all but a few hard-to-get pockets of truly 
noteworthy material. This very pretty rhodo is a sound investment.

Several styles of beryl come from numerous districts in this part of the world. This shade of green is not only rare in the 
beryllium rich pegmatites in and around northern Brazil, but surprisingly elusive worldwide for some reason as well. 
Otherwise, this single crystal exhibits glassy and entirely transparent sections that reflect back hexagonal growth 
patterns from prism walls. Pristine and without damage!

I'm told the world's largest and finest came from this locality where they were instantly regarded as some of the most 
beautiful crystals ever found. This 3.3 x 3.2 cm datolite features an uncharacteristic blue- green zone making 
the piece very pretty. No damage.

An exceptional group of kunzite crystals on matrix, with quartz and albite, and in good deep purple color. It is in great 
condition all the way around including the sharp swordlike terminations. In the past matrix kunzite was practically 
unheard-of until gem quality crystals attached to rock started to appear in the mid 1970s and in the decades since 
these well formed pink spodumenes seem to keep getting better and better with time. This pleasant cluster 
makes that point!

Arsenopyrite from this European locale have always been in demand. Each nickel bright isolated crystal sits on the far 
edge of glassy high quality quartz. The striking luster in person is worth pointing out. A classic!