Opal var. Hyalite from San Luis Potosi, Mexico [OPAL14]
Opal var. Hyalite
San Luis Potosi, Mexico		 Adamite on Limonite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico [ADAMITE6]
Adamite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico		 Corundum Var. Sapphire from Balangoda, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka [SAPPHIRE2]
Corundum Var. Sapphire
Balangoda, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka		 Apophyllite with Scolecite from Jalisgoan, near Jalgoan, Maharashtra State, India [APOPHYLLITE5]
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Jalisgoan, near Jalgoan, Maharashtra State, India		 Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved) from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan [LAPIS4]
Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved)
Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan		 Beryl var. Aquamarine from Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province, Vietnam [AQUA10]
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province, Vietnam

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Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite2a.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite2b.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite2c.jpg]



SUGILITE2 - Sugilite with Aegerine
$ 3500.00 (=~ ¥ 516664.75) SOLD NET
 N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa
small cabinet - 8.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm

Within the last 2 years, a small pocket of crystallized Sugilite was found at the N'Chwanning III mine. Sugilite is typically found at the Wessels mine, in solid chunks, so this was an amazing discovery. this piece was described to me as being in the top 10 of the specimens recovered from the pocket, and from the specimens I have seen this is a spectacular example. Fibrous purple crystals grow in the seams of the Aegerine matrix. The Sugilite is an electric purple (daylight) that shifts to an electric magenta under incandescent. No damage. 



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Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite3a.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite3b.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite3c.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite3d.jpg]



SUGILITE3 - Sugilite with Aegerine
$ 335.00 (=~ ¥ 49452.20) SOLD
 N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa
thumbnail - 3.1 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm

Within the last 2 years, a small pocket of crystallized Sugilite was found at the N'Chwanning III mine. Sugilite is typically found at the Wessels mine, in solid chunks, so this was an amazing discovery. Fibrous purple crystals grow in the seams of the Aegerine matrix. The Sugilite is an electric purple (daylight) that shifts to an electric magenta under incandescent light. A fine piece, with lots of color for its size. No damage. 



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Sugilte with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite4a.jpg] Sugilte with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite4b.jpg]



SUGILITE4 - Sugilte with Aegerine
$ 575.00 (=~ ¥ 84880.64) SOLD
 N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa
thumbnail - 6 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm

Within the last 2 years, a small pocket of crystallized Sugilite was found at the N'Chwanning III mine. Sugilite is typically found at the Wessels mine, in solid chunks, so this was an amazing discovery. Fibrous purple crystals grow in the seams of the Aegerine matrix. The Sugilite is an electric purple (daylight) that shifts to an electric magenta under incandescent light. Many seams of fibrous needle Sugilite twist and turn in the greater matrix, in a 360 degree view of color.  No damage. 



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Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite5a.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite5b.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite5c.jpg]



SUGILITE5 - Sugilite with Aegerine
$ 195.00 (=~ ¥ 28785.61) SOLD
 N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa
cabinet - 9.8 x 6.5 x 2.2 cm

Within the last 2 years, a small pocket of crystallized Sugilite was found at the N'Chwanning III mine. Sugilite is typically found at the Wessels mine, in solid chunks, so this was an amazing discovery. Fibrous purple crystals grow in the seams of the Aegerine matrix. The Sugilite is an electric purple (daylight) that shifts to an electric magenta under incandescent light. This piece really shows the layers of the aegerine "sandwiching," the sugilite crystals. It's quite large.



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Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite6a.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite6b.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite6c.jpg] Sugilite with Aegerine from N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa [db_pics/pics/sugilite6d.jpg]



SUGILITE6 - Sugilite with Aegerine
$ 295.00 (=~ ¥ 43547.46) SOLD
 N'Chwanning III Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Republic of South Africa
miniature - 3.3 x 2 x 1 cm

Within the last 2 years, a small pocket of crystallized Sugilite was found at the N'Chwanning III mine. Sugilite is typically found at the Wessels mine, in solid chunks, so this was an amazing discovery. Fibrous purple crystals grow in the seams of the Aegerine matrix. The Sugilite is an electric purple (daylight) that shifts to an electric magenta under incandescent light. This piece is a stunner for its size. Great as pictured from both sides in both lightings, no damage. 



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Gold from Pauji, near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold19a.jpg] Gold from Pauji, near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold19b.jpg] Gold from Pauji, near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold19c.jpg]



GOLD19 - Gold
$ 850.00 (=~ ¥ 125475.73) SOLD
 Pauji, near Santa Elena, Venezuela
thumbnail - 1.4 x 1 x .8 cm

Venezuela has been producing sharp, bright gold crystals over the last few years. They are mined in a very dangerous part of the world, where diamonds are also found near Santa Elena in the western, jungle area of Venezuela.

This gold crystal is razor sharp. It has four sides (tetrahedron) on the main crystal. 3.9 grams 



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Gold from Near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold20a.jpg] Gold from Near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold20b.jpg] Gold from Near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold20c.jpg]



GOLD20 - Gold
$ 995.00 (=~ ¥ 146880.41) SOLD NET
 Near Santa Elena, Venezuela
thumbnail - 1.6 x 1 x .75 cm

Venezuela has been producing sharp, bright gold crystals over the last few years. They are mined in a very dangerous part of the world, where diamonds are also found near Santa Elena in the western, jungle area of Venezuela.

This "cluster," is exceptional in every way possible: brightness, luster, form, color. It weighs a hefty 4.18 grams for its size. no damage. 



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Gold from Near Santa Elena, Venezuela [db_pics/pics/gold21a.jpg]



GOLD21 - Gold
$ 495.00 (=~ ¥ 73071.16) SOLD NET
 Near Santa Elena, Venezuela
thumbnail - 1 x 1 x .4 cm

Venezuela has been producing sharp, bright gold crystals over the last few years. They are mined in a very dangerous part of the world, where diamonds are also found near Santa Elena in the western, jungle area of Venezuela.

This "candelabra," gold crystal also resembles a rose. It weighs 1.95 grams. no damage. 



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Tourmaline Var. Tri-Colored Elbaite scepter from Barra Da Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/tourm52a.jpg] Tourmaline Var. Tri-Colored Elbaite scepter from Barra Da Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/tourm52b.jpg]



TOURM52 - Tourmaline Var. Tri-Colored Elbaite scepter
$ 1500.00 (=~ ¥ 221427.75) SOLD NET
 Barra Da Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 3.3 x 2.0 x 1.2 cm

Known as the "rocket pocket," this is a great example from the find. Its green at the termination then a gemmy yellow and finally a gem magenta tail. The tail is terminated as well. It weighs 15 grams. no damage.



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Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved) from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/lapis4a.jpg] Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved) from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/lapis4b.jpg] Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved) from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan [db_pics/pics/lapis4c.jpg]



LAPIS4 - Lapis Lazuli (polished and carved)
$ 195.00 (=~ ¥ 28785.61)
 Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
miniature - 4.4 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm

This royal blue Lapis free form sculpture has intense, fabulous color. (an even richer blue in person) It has an excellent polish (done in Hong Kong, not in Afganistan), and the shape itself resembles a spinnaker sail. It weighs 36.4 grams. It has just enough gold pyrite, and a tiny bit of white marble to accentuate the intense blue that only comes from the best Lapis. I pulled a handful of the best pieces from a large purchase of hundreds that I boughtover 8  years ago (since then the quality has been terrible). It exhibits the right combination of color, polish and shape. Set it on a shelf, or on your desk and enjoy its natural beauty. This is the same grade that cabs are cut from and set in gold rings. 

The Lapis carving is from  an extensive carving collection I purchased 4 years ago. It was carved in China around 1997. The quality of the Lapis matches well, they are the same height, and the quality of the Horse is excellent. It stands well by itself, being well balanced. I couldn't come close to replacing either of these two pieces on the market today.

 

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