WEEKLY MINERAL & GEM AUCTIONS!

This eclectic auction features many fine and unique specimens and pieces from the Jingnan (Tom) Zhang collection. Recent finds, worldwide classics, and rarities are highlighted. Many are species and localities you normally don't see in auctions.

Mixed specimens this week include gem crystals, classic locales, fine display specimens and a selection of assorted piece from our inventory and collections we've purchased such as Rich Kosnar, Bill and Anne Cook, Chet Lemanski, Al Kidwell and more! Look for attractive higher value pieces this week, all starting at $10 reserve bids!

Some of the highlights from this week’s auction include:

1. Uniquely colored GEM multi-color TOURMALINE from Brazil
2. Classic and fine quality COPPER "ROSE" pseudomorph from New Mexico
3. Rare SHIGAITE on BARYTE with RHODOCHROSITE from South Africa
4. Large PEROVSKITE crystal from Italy (ex Bill and Anne Cook Collection)
5. Doubly-terminated DIOPTASE on matrix from Republic of Congo
6. Superb & rarely seen MUSCOVITE on matrix from Myanmar
7. A rarely seen GOLD specimen from Peru
8. GEMMY ZOISITE crystal group from Pakistan
9. Attractive fluorescent OPAL-AN ("Blood Vessel Opal") from Mexico
10. Rarities include KERMESITE, VESZELYITE and KURNAKOVITE

Continuing with our series of gem auctions, we are offering a selection of fine quality gemstones that we acquired from the inventory of a respected wholesaler with decades of experience in the gem business.

You will find a wonderful mix of well-known, rare, unique and collector quality gems with reserve bids starting as low as $10. Pay close attention to the quality in these auctions, as all of the stones are well-cut (many have unique custom cuts) and are not your typical "jewelry store" material. There are many gems in these auctions that one rarely sees on the market, and even the more common material is better than what you'll find in a lot of other venues.