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Current Auctions
POST-DENVER SHOW SPECIAL: FINE MINERAL SPECIMEN LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS (set 1 of 2) - end Sept. 29, 2016
Specimens Available: 52
Ends Sept. 29, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
A great mix this week after the Denver Show with plenty of "spikers" in the form of OLD CLASSICS and GEM CRYSTALS that we saved back! These are pulled from several Fine Mineral Collections that we’ve picked up over the summer! Plenty of interesting pieces from contemporary treats to rarities and classics from around the world from collections such as Smale, Soregaroli, Matioli, Lillie and Nowakowski!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Cruzeiro Mine bi-colored TOURMALINE from the Steve Smale Collection
2. Rare pink lithium-rich HAMBERGITE from the Little Three Mine
3. Large and rare Colorado CALCITE and PYRITE specimens
4. Rare and big Tsumeb LUDLOCKITE
5. Old rare Cornwall OLIVENITE and FLUORITE
6.Illustrated Berbes FLUORITE from the Orellana Collection
7. Rare and excellent CARLETONITE
8. Large and rare Maine BERYL
$25 and $10 RESERVE GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Ends September 29th, 2016
Specimens Available: 21
Ends September 29th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Here we have one of our popular combined auction of mixed gems of varying reserve prices
($25 and $10 respectively this week)
Unique and attractive items as always – check them out !!
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
Closed Auctions
SPECIAL $100 and $50 RESERVE GEMSTONE AUCTION - Ends September 22nd, 2016
Ends Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
ATTENTION! We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a notable collection / supply from a retiring gem dealer of beautiful mixed stones, cabochons and jewelry which we will be offering at liquidation prices!!
Keep watching every week for a great mix and new variety of good quality gemstones to appear over the next year. Reserve prices will typically be $100 and $50 on the better material every other week, with $25 and $10 reserves on alternating weeks.
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
DENVER SHOW SPECIAL: FINE MINERAL SPECIMEN LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS (set 1 of 2) - end Sept. 22, 2016
Ends Sept. 22, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
We could not take all the goodies we found after Summer Cleaning in our back warehouse to the show, so this auction set is PACKED with FINE OLD CLASSIC MINERAL SPECIMENS including a number of pieces of HIGH $$$ from old mineral collections! Some of these I have owned for years and can liquidate now, and others are new finds where we saved a few back for our auction customers. Look for many valuable mineral specimens starting at only $10, in one of our most diverse and high value auction sets yet!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Sapo Mine Blue Cap TOURMALINE!
2. Impressive Tsumeb reticulated CERUSSITE
3. Fine selection of OLD CLASSICS from EUROPE!
4. Virgin Valley OPAL
5. Fine Chinese WULFENITE
6. Dramatic large etched Brazilian SPESSARTINE!
DENVER SHOW SPECIAL: FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end September 22nd, 2016
Ends September 22nd, 2016
at 7:00 PM (Central Time Zone)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW COLLECTION ACQUIRED!
We are excited to announce that we have purchased the collection of Willard W. Wulff (1904-1998) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wulff was a fixture in the world of Colorado field collecting, and was one of the founding members of Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society in November of 1936. His contemporaries included dealer Lazard Cahn, famous field collector Edwin Over and the esteemed collector George White. Starting this week, the majority of Wulff’s 1000+ piece collection will be offered over the coming months in the auctions. Most specimens are accompanied with Wulff’s signature typed 3x5 index cards, and some specimens date back over 70 years! A great “time capsule” of a collection with plenty of interesting, unique and worthwhile specimens to add to your own collection.
We found a link for an autobiography that Wulff wrote in 1985 on the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society website. Click here to read it.
This week’s auction is filled with a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A fine quality matrix Sapphire from Madagascar
2. Beautiful rich green gemmy octahedral Fluorite on matrix from South Africa
3. A lovely Diamond crystal from the Miba Mine, Democratic Republic of Congo
4. Classic old time Libethenite from the Type Locality!
5. A pair of Tourmalines from San Diego County collected by Ed Over!
6. Rarities include Boulangerite, Vashegyite, Hydroxylellestadite and Ullmannite
SPECIAL DENVER EVENT: LARGE GEMSTONE & CABINET SPECIMEN LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - end Sept. 22, 2016
Ends Sept. 22, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
note: THESE SPECIMENS WILL SHIP AND BILL SEPARATELY
FROM OUR OTHER AUCTIONS, EARLY NEXT WEEK
Unlike most of our auctions, which are pooling specimens from multiple sources and huge collection buyouts, this one is featuring two lots that we decided to auction rather than to take to Denver to liquidate for the owners to dealers:
1) CABINET SPECIMENS from one longtime Spanish friend and collector who is thinning down his collection for a retirement move, and offered them up for auction (against my own opinion that he might get more selling them one by one over time, retail!). His feeling was that the money they yield doesn't matter, because this was the best way to move them all without "heartbreak" from selling one by one after he spent 40 years acquiring them. I hope we can show him how they go to good new homes!
2) A small group of a half dozen LARGE GEMSTONES !
$25 and $10 RESERVE GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Ends September 15th, 2016
Ends September 15th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Here we have one of our popular combined auction of mixed gems of varying reserve prices
($25 and $10 respectively this week)
Unique and attractive items as always – check them out !!
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
Denver Show Specials! FINE MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTION - end September 15th, 2016
Ends September 15th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW COLLECTION ACQUIRED!
We are excited to announce that we have purchased the collection of Willard W. Wulff (1904-1998) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wulff was a fixture in the world of Colorado field collecting, and was one of the founding members of Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society in November of 1936. His contemporaries included dealer Lazard Cahn, famous field collector Edwin Over and the esteemed collector George White. Starting this week, the majority of Wulff’s 1000+ piece collection will be offered over the coming months in the auctions. Most specimens are accompanied with Wulff’s signature typed 3x5 index cards, and some specimens date back over 70 years! A great “time capsule” of a collection with plenty of interesting, unique and worthwhile specimens to add to your own collection.
We found a link for an autobiography that Wulff wrote in 1985 on the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society website. Click here to read it.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Gemmy, natural purple and yellow bicolor Ametrine from Bolivia
2. Excellent rich purple Fluorite on Ferberite from Kara-Oba, Kazakhstan
3. FLUORESCENT “Hyalite” Opal from Mexico
4. FINE quality, gemmy, Epidote crystal group from Pakistan
5. Classic Azurite specimen from the Czar Shaft in Bisbee
6. Rare Columbite-(Mn) crystals on MATRIX from Pakistan
PRE-DENVER SHOW SPECIAL: FINE MINERAL SPECIMEN LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS (set 1 of 2) - end Sept. 8, 2016
Ends Sept. 8, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
We did summer cleaning of a back room and found many old buried treasures from past deals! So, this auction set is PACKED with FINE OLD CLASSIC MINERAL SPECIMENS including a number of pieces of HIGH $$$ from old mineral collections! Look for important rare species and many European classics from the 1800s and early 1900s in this, one of our best sets ever!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Huge, rare California GROSSULAR from the Bill Larson Collection!
2. Rare and unusual Botswana DIAMOND
3. Fine selection of RARE SPECIES including imporant STOLZITE & MONAZITE
4. LARGE MICHIGAN AMETHYST (rare!)
5. old EUROPEAN PYROMORPHITE and others from the 1800s !
6. Excellent CORNETITE, bottle of GEM PERIDOT, and many others!
7. New find: GIBBSITE from China!
Pre-Denver Show Specials! FINE MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end September 8th, 2016
Ends September 8th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW COLLECTION ACQUIRED!
We are excited to announce that we have purchased the collection of Willard W. Wulff (1904-1998) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wulff was a fixture in the world of Colorado field collecting, and was one of the founding members of Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society in November of 1936. His contemporaries included dealer Lazard Cahn, famous field collector Edwin Over and the esteemed collector George White. Starting this week, the majority of Wulff’s 1000+ piece collection will be offered over the coming months in the auctions. Most specimens are accompanied with Wulff’s signature typed 3x5 index cards, and some specimens date back over 70 years! A great “time capsule” of a collection with plenty of interesting, unique and worthwhile specimens to add to your own collection.
We found a link for an autobiography that Wulff wrote in 1985 on the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society website. Click here to read it.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A beautiful multi-color GEM quality Tourmaline thumbnail from Brazil
2. Cabinet sized old time, gemmy baby blue Halite specimen from New Mexico
3. A good sized, nearly 2-inch green Vesuvianite from the Jeffrey Mine in Canada
4. Razor sharp Calcite pseudomorph after Gypsum from Romania
5. GEM quality intense yellow Sulfur from Russia
6. Rarely seen GOLD specimen from Sterling Hill, New Jersey!
SPECIAL $100 and $50 RESERVE GEMSTONE AUCTION - Ends September 8th, 2016
Ends Thursday, September 8th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
ATTENTION! We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a notable collection / supply from a retiring gem dealer of beautiful mixed stones, cabochons and jewelry which we will be offering at liquidation prices!!
Keep watching every week for a great mix and new variety of good quality gemstones to appear over the next year. Reserve prices will typically be $100 and $50 on the better material every other week, with $25 and $10 reserves on alternating weeks.
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
$25 and $10 RESERVE GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Ends September 1st, 2016
Ends September 1st, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Here we have one of our popular combined auction of mixed gems of varying reserve prices
($25 and $10 respectively this week)
Unique and attractive items as always – check them out !!
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end September 1st, 2016
Ends September 1st, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A rare “Trapiche” habit Ruby from Burma!
2. Interesting green Uvite Tourmaline on a partially etched doubly-terminated crystal of Quartz from Brazil!
3. VERY gemmy purple Scapolite crystal from Tanzania!
4. A classic Witherite with Barite from Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Alston Moor, England!
5. A real cool piece from the Blanchard Mine in Bingham, New Mexico with FOURTEEN species present!
6. A RARELY seen matrix golden Barite from Brazil!
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end Sept. 1, 2016
Ends Sept. 1, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
We did summer cleaning of a back room and found many old buried treasures from past deals! So, this auction set is PACKED with FINE OLD CLASSIC MINERAL SPECIMENS including a number of pieces of HIGH $$$ from old mineral collections! Look for important rare species, material from 2010 production at Milpillas, and fine irreplaceable old classics from the Paterson (NJ) Museum and other East Coast collections we acquired years ago.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Fine , old, early 1900s COPPER crystals and old USA CLASSICS!
2. MAINE ROSE QUARTZ - very rarely seen for sale!
3. Fine selection of RARE SPECIES
4. LARGE VIETNAM SPINEL with CHONDRODITE from finds ten years ago
5. Ross Lillie ILLINOIS specimens other old USA classics!
6. Rare old classics from the PATERSON MUSEUM collection dating to the early 1900s
7. RARE "BLUE EARTH" kimberlite from Tanzania!
SPECIAL $100 and $50 RESERVE GEMSTONE AUCTION - Ends August 25th, 2016
Ends Thursday, August 25th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
ATTENTION! We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a notable collection / supply from a retiring gem dealer of beautiful mixed stones, cabochons and jewelry which we will be offering at liquidation prices!!
Keep watching every week for a great mix and new variety of good quality gemstones to appear over the next year. Reserve prices will typically be $100 and $50 on the better material every other week, with $25 and $10 reserves on alternating weeks.
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end August 25th, 2016
Ends August 25th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Classic pseudocubic orange Wulfenite crystals on matrix from Los Lamentos, Mexico
2. A polished slice of naturally bicolored Ametrine from Anahi, Bolivia
3. VERY gemmy Calcite crystals included with and associated with Native Copper from Michigan
4. A classic blue Cornish Liroconite from the TYPE LOCALITY!
5. A cool piece of “Wood Tin” Cassiterite from the classic locality at Llavisa, Bolivia
6. Rarities include Scainiite, Stromeyerite, Lawsonite, Bertossaite and Galkhaite
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end Aug 25, 2016
Ends August 25, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
PACKED WITH MANY new specimens including a number of pieces of HIGH $$$ from old mineral collections!...As always, this auction is filled with interesting mineral specimens both classic and contemporary - not just the standard “20 species,” but an eclectic assortment of exciting pieces that appeal to a wide range of collectors, including superb Rare Mineral Species.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Fine gem Morocco ANGLESITE!
2. TOURMALINES - Zimbabwe (RARE), Brazil & Madagascar
3. RARE SPECIES
4. LARGE VIETNAM RUBY RED SPINEL plate
5. Fine Eden Mills GROSSULAR and other old USA classics!
6. Rare old classics from the PATERSON MUSEUM collection dating to the early 1900s
7. OLDE ENGLISH TWINNED CALCITE with 1800's ERA LABEL !
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end August 18th, 2016
Ends August 18th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Beautiful Native Gold in Quartz from Val d’Or, Quebec, Canada
2. A wonderful older gemmy red twinned Cinnabar on matrix from China
3. GEM quality Triphane Spodumene from Afghanistan
4. An historic specimen of Native Tellurium from the TYPE LOCALITY!
5. Rare "Rainbow" Andradite Garnet from the Kohse Mine in Japan
6. A lovely thick “snowflake”-shaped Cerussite group from Tsumeb
$25 and $10 RESERVE GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Ends August 18th, 2016
Ends August 18th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Here we have one of our popular combined auction of mixed gems of varying reserve prices
($25 and $10 respectively this week)
Unique and attractive items as always – check them out !!
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end Aug 18, 2016
Ends August 18, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
NEW FINDS mixed with OLD CLASSIC MINERAL SPECIMENS from museums and collections, flow into the most diverse auctions on the internet here...As always, this auction is filled with interesting mineral specimens both classic and contemporary - not just the standard “20 species,” but an eclectic assortment of exciting pieces that appeal to a wide range of collectors, including superb Rare Species.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. OLD CLASSIC MINERALS ex. Paterson Musuem (NJ, USA) !
2. TOURMALINES from California, Madagascar, and Italy
3. RARE SPECIES
4. Rare, old, large Pennsylvania AMETHYST
5. Significant PLUMBOGUMMITE ps PYROMRPHITE from 2015 finds in China
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end August 11th, 2016
Ends August 11th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A wonderful Diamond crystal from the Sakha Republic, Russia
2. An 805 gram big, blocky, gemmy Topaz crystal from Myanmar (Burma)
3. Classic Diaspore on matrix from Chester Emery Mines, Massachusetts
4. Gemmy purple Zoisite from Afghanistan
5. Newly discovered red Quartz from Morocco
6. Rarities include Vesignieite , Hsianghualite , “Joseite” and the Co-Type Specimen of Salesite!!
SPECIAL $100 and $50 RESERVE GEMSTONE AUCTION - Ends August 11th, 2016
Ends Thursday, August 11th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
ATTENTION! We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a notable collection / supply from a retiring gem dealer of beautiful mixed stones, cabochons and jewelry which we will be offering at liquidation prices!!
Keep watching every week for a great mix and new variety of good quality gemstones to appear over the next year. Reserve prices will typically be $100 and $50 on the better material every other week, with $25 and $10 reserves on alternating weeks.
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end Aug 11 , 2016
Ends August 11, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
Stay tuned for more variety than ever as we clean out our back rooms over the summer - and find lots of old minerals I have had for years. Each Auction set features mineral specimens from old mineral collections full of classic old mineral specimens from historic localities ! As always, this auction is filled with interesting mineral specimens both classic and contemporary - not just the standard “20 species,” but an eclectic assortment of exciting pieces that appeal to a wide range of collectors, including superb Rare Species.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Old SAN DIEGO TOURMALINES !
2. HUGE and Valuable old CALCITE WITH PYRITE from Brushy Creek, Missouri
3. Excellent Broken Hill GAHNITE and old TYPE LOCALITY EUCHROITE
4. Large Bolivia AMETHYST
5. Significant Graves Mountain Georgia LAZURITE CRYSTAL
6. Uncommon locale Brazilian AQUAMARINE
$25 and $10 RESERVE GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Ends August 4th, 2016
Ends August 4th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Here we have one of our popular combined auction of mixed gems of varying reserve prices
($25 and $10 respectively this week)
Unique and attractive items as always – check them out !!
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end August 4th, 2016
Ends August 4th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A GEM quality purple Apatite crystal from a new find in Afghanistan
2. Rarely seen blue Sapphire crystals on matrix from the Ilmen Mountains, Urals Region, Russia
3. A curling Wire Silver specimen from the Sarbaiskoe deposit in Kazakhstan
4. OLD TIME classic, good quality, Aragonite “spray” on matrix from Cleator Moor, England!
5. A fine quality multicolor gem crystal of Hydroxylherderite from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
6. Rich pink and red colored Rubellite Tourmaline from the Cruzeiro Mine in Brazil
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end Aug 4 , 2016
Ends August 4, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
Stay tuned for more variety than ever as we clean out our back rooms over the summer - and find lots of old minerals I have had for years. Each Auction set features mineral specimens from old mineral collections full of classic old mineral specimens from historic localities ! As always, this auction is filled with interesting mineral specimens both classic and contemporary - not just the standard “20 species,” but an eclectic assortment of exciting pieces that appeal to a wide range of collectors, including superb Rare Species.
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Old early-1900's BISBEE BLADED AZURITE ON MATRIX!
2. superb 1980s ELMWOOD CALCITE on gorgeous large Sphalerite matirx
3. Chuquicamata RARE SPECIES
4. Sparkling , old ROSE QUARTZ from BRAZIL
5. Lillie Collection ILLINOIS minerals
SPECIAL $100 and $50 RESERVE GEMSTONE AUCTION - Ends July 28th, 2016
Ends Thursday, July 28th, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
ATTENTION! We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a notable collection / supply from a retiring gem dealer of beautiful mixed stones, cabochons and jewelry which we will be offering at liquidation prices!!
Keep watching every week for a great mix and new variety of good quality gemstones to appear over the next year. Reserve prices will typically be $100 and $50 on the better material every other week, with $25 and $10 reserves on alternating weeks.
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end July 28, 2016
Ends July 28, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
Another exciting week featuring mineral specimens from recently acquired old mineral collections full of classic material from historic defunct localities that are hard even to find at shows! As always, this auction is filled with interesting mineral specimens both classic and contemporary - not just the standard “20 species,” but an eclectic assortment of exciting pieces that appeal to a wide range of collectors
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. Rare old Russian ALEXANDRITE xls!
2. Tsumeb CUPRIAN SMITHSONITE
3. European and USA old classic mineral locales
4. significant MICHIGAN COPPER and NATIVE LEAD
5. More from the famous Ross Lillie Collection of ILLINOIS minerals
6. Unusual Los Lamentos WULFENITE GEODE (unique!)
6. IMPORTANT RARITIES: SZENICSITE, KROHNKITE, and more...
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end July 28th, 2016
Ends July 28th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A very rare gem quality pinkish-orange Vayrynenite from Pakistan
2. Classic matrix Phosphophyllite from the TYPE LOCALITY in Germany!
3. Hard to find gemmy pink Rubellite Tourmaline on matrix from Portugal
4. A fine quality botryoidal green Mimetite with Wulfenite from Mexico
5. Good quality Stibiotantalite crystals from the famous Himalaya Mine in California
6. Rarities include Tugtupite, Kastningite, Barahonaite-(Fe), and a MATRIX Viitaniemiite from Pakistan
$25 and $10 RESERVE GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Ends July 21st, 2016
Ends July 21st, 2016 at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Here we have one of our popular combined auction of mixed gems of varying reserve prices
($25 and $10 respectively this week)
Unique and attractive items as always – check them out !!
Questions about Gems?: CONTACT Gem admin Brian Kosnar: click here
MINERAL SPECIMEN and COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 1 of 2) - end July 21, 2016
Ends July 21, 2016
at 6:30 PM (Central Time Zone)
Another exciting week featuring mineral specimens from recently acquired old mineral collections full of classic material from historic defunct localities that are hard even to find at shows! As always, this auction is filled with interesting mineral specimens both classic and contemporary - not just the standard “20 species,” but an eclectic assortment of exciting pieces that appeal to a wide range of collectors
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. 4.36 carat Kimberley Mine DIAMOND octahedron!
2. Rare Nevada GETCHELLITE & MCQUINNESITE specimens
3. European and USA classics
4. TSUMEB AZURITE
5. Lillie Collection ILLINOIS minerals
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION (set 2 of 2) - end July 21st, 2016
Ends July 21st, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. An Aquamarine with unusual “mossy” inclusions from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
2. Fantastic GEM quality purple Scapolite on matrix from Afghanistan
3. Old time Tennantite on Quartz from the El Cobre Mine in Mexico
4. A rare UN-ETCHED crystal of natural purple and yellow Ametrine from Bolivia
5. An historic crystallized Atacamite from the Wallaroo Mine, SA, Australia
6. A classic “striped” Amazonite from Colorado
SPECIAL $500-RESERVE FINE MINERAL AUCTION - ends TUESDAY July 19, 2016
Ends TUESDAY July 19,
at 630 PM (Central Time Zone)
A special and varied mix of fine, higher-$$$ specimens up for sale at our $999 Auctions, has been SLASHED THIS TIME TO ONLY $500 RESERVES, reduced heavily from prior acquisition and sale prices! GEM CRYSTALS & OLD CLASSIC MINERAL SPECIMENS are included here. Due to demand for higher-end auction items, we will again regularly produce such auctions through this summer. Enjoy!
FINE MINERAL COLLECTION and INVENTORY LIQUIDATION AUCTION - end July 14th, 2016
Ends July 14th, 2016
at 6:45 PM (Central Time Zone)
TWO FULL PAGES featuring a great selection of pieces with specimen from world famous classic localities, along with contemporary treats, native elements, rarities, gem crystals and more! There are also specimens from a recently acquired collection from the east coast with plenty of classic material from historic defunct localities. Look for a mix of rarities, classics, hard to find and well-known species plus gem crystals and native elements. This collection dates from the 1950s to the 1990s and covers a wide variety of material. There are plenty of hidden treasures and valuable older material mixed in, so look closely! We’re not just listing the standard “20 species” from week to week, but an eclectic mix of interesting minerals, classic material and hard to find species that appeal to wide range of collectors. You will see a lot of exciting material in the coming weeks and months with plenty of desirable specimens for all tastes!
Some of the highlights from this week’s include:
1. A native Platinum nugget from the Yukon Territory, Canada
2. Classic Bournonite with Sphalerite from Les Malines District, Gard, France
3. Beautiful reddish Tantalite-(Mn) on matrix from the personal collection of Herb Obodda
4. A hard to find matrix specimen of gemmy Pollucite from Afghanistan
5. A fine quality Azurite from the TYPE LOCALITY at Chessy, France
6. Rarities include Mrazekite, Scainiite, Coloradoite, Magnetoplumbite and Junitoite