Updated April 11th, 2011 with New Gold Specimens!

MIN#Gold-1 NEW!

EXCEPTIONAL!! Museum quality specimen of crystalline Native Gold wires on Calcite with Pyrite!
Without a doubt, this is one of the finest Gold specimens I have ever seen! When one sees this specimen,
you are immediately struck by the superb aesthetics and perfect overall balance. The bright yellow Gold
wires emerge from the pearly-white Calcite seam at the top and extend all the way to the bottom. On the
far right side of the matrix, there's a single Pyrite cube that adds the perfect finishing touch to this
remarkable specimen. This piece, placed in a display case, will be the center of attention every time!
From the San Pedro Mine in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Measures 7.5 cm by 10 cm by 3.5 cm in size.
Ex. Dyck, Kevin Ward, Bruce Gold Mineral Collections
Currently back home in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $45,000

MIN#Gold-2 NEW!

Incredibly crystalline and beautiful specimen of Native Gold on Quartz matrix!
This is one of those specmens that you come across every now and then that simply amazes
and grabs your attention. It's a small miniature Gold but it has the aesthetics and presense of
a much larger and much more expensive specimen. Quality crystalline Golds like this one don't
come along very often, regardless of their size. This specimen is incredible lustrous and is composed
of crystals from top to bottom. It was difficult to photograph because of the number of crystals and
dendritic crystal faces that had my photography light jumping out at every angle. The color of the
Gold is a rich bright yellow and the piece could be displayed from either side. Much better in person!
From the Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California.
Measures 4.8 cm by 2.9 cm in size.
Ex. Alan Day Mineral Collection
Price $4500

MIN#Gold-3 NEW!

SUPERB! Fine crystallized specimen of Native Gold with Arsenopyrite rising atop matrix!
The crystallization is sharp and distinct, with dozens of lustrous Gold crystals in cluster.
This is one of the few affordable examples of crystallized Gold you'll find from the Mockingbird.
Gold of this sort is extremely difficult to photograph and the specimen is even better in person!
From the Mockingbird Mine, Maripose County, California.
Measures 6.5 cm by 3.7 cm in size.
Ex. Kevin Ward, Revelle Mineral Collections
Price $14,500

MIN#Gold-4 Sold!

VERY RARE! Lustrous specimen of Native leaf Gold on Pink Granite matrix!
The color combination between the Gold and Pink Granite is always a sight to see and makes
this mine one of my favorite localities for Gold specimens. Unfortunately, it's also a very difficult
locality to find specimens from because it's now closed. In addition to this, many specimens were
reclaimed by the mine owners due to property rights so the number available was greatly reduced.
This is a rare opportunity to add an attractive and seldomly seen Gold locality to your collection.
From the Nugget Pond Gold Mine, Betts Cove, Baie Verte Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada.
Measures 5 cm by 4.3 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $6500

MIN#Gold-5 NEW!

RARE!!! Native Gold patches atop matrix from Chile!
This is one of the finest specimens from this locality that I've ever seen and I'm told it is exceptional
by those in the know. The Native Gold patches or "drips" cover nearly the entire surface of this
unusually large plate (most specimens from this mine are thumbnail sized) and the color is bright
yellow indicated a high purity. They measure up to 6 mm (which is huge!) and average 2 mm - 4 cm.
From the El Guanaco Mine, Santa Catalina, Antofagasta Province, Chile.
Measures 6.9 cm by 5.8 cm in size.
Price $1850

MIN#Gold-6 Sold!

Extremely rare specimen of Native Gold emerging from Malachite matrix!
This is the first Gold specimen I've seen from Zaire and I've been told by Cal Graeber that he's only
seen two examples in all his years of dealing. Gold specimens from this locale which is primarily a
Copper mine, are among the most difficult to locate and the odds of finding another specimen are slim.
The Native Gold which pokes out above the Malachite matrix is firmly attached and there may be
much more Gold below the surface. I haven't worked at the matrix to see if there is however.
From Mashamba West, Shaba Province, Zaire.
Measures 5.4 cm by 6.5 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Collection
Price $4500

Photo by Joe Budd

Click on the image above for a much larger photograph!

MIN#Gold-7 Sold!

EXCEPTIONAL! Fine wires of Native Gold sitting atop Quartz crystals!
This is one of the most impressive Nevada Wire Golds to come to the market in years. The wires
are firm, not flimsy, and measure from 1 to nearly 4 cms in size! The matrix is covered with small
crystals of transparent Quartz points, many of which are clustered in small mounds. Specimens
of wire Gold from the Olinghouse Mine appeared about six years ago and this piece was cherry-
picked and held back in a private collection. I purchased it directly from the original owner.
From the Olinghouse District, Washoe County, Nevada.
Measures 7.8 cm by 10.2 cm in size.
Ex. Scott Kleine Mineral Collection
Price $8500

MIN#Gold-8 NEW!

RARE CLASSIC!! Lustrous Sylvanite with Calaverite on matrix!
The Sylvanite and Calaverite appear as flattened and elongated crystals atop the rich
gray matrix. Rotating the specimen from side to side displays the flashy prismatic structure
of both minerals. The color can best be described as silverish gray to very slightly yellow.
I believe there is more Sylvanite than Calaverite in this piece but testing is required to be certain.
From the Ingram Mine, Gold Hill District, Boulder County, Colorado.
Measures 5 cm by 5 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Ex. Robert Whitmore Mineral Collection
Ex. Ward's Mineral Specimen
Price $2500

MIN#Gold-9 NEW!

Fine specimen of crystalline Native Gold on Quartz matrix!
Dodecahedrons and trigons are everywhere on this specimen. The Gold above the Quartz
matrix is basically all crystalline and there must be hundreds of crystals in the mix. The specimen is
heavy at 50.4 grams (a little shy of two ounces) and priced very reasonably considering gold value.
From the Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California.
Measures 5.5 cm by 4 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $3750

MIN#Gold-10 Sold!

VERY RARE NATIVE GOLD SPECIMEN!
Spectacular old specimen of Native Gold in Quartz matrix from Georgia!
This impressive specimen is from Dahlonega, Georgia, which was home to the second gold rush
period in American History. Dahlonega was a rough patch of ground in northern Georgia back
in the early 1800's and it was also home to the Cherokees. Settlers found their way there
and the discovery of Gold brought in waves of panners and miners, leading to the founding
of the town of Dahlonega and later the Dahlonega Mint which struck the Gold into 1, 2 1/2 and
5 dollar coins. Unfortunately for the Native Americans, it also meant they were to be displaced
and the government drove them westward into Oklahoma along the now famous "Trail of Tears".
The town of Dahlonega prospered for a short period but was soon overshadowed by the newer
discovery of Gold in California which pulled away many of its miner inhabitants. The federal
mint in Dahlonega continued to operate up until the Civil War but never reopened afterwards.
This is the largest Dahlonega Gold specimen I've seen outside of museums.
From Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia.
Measures 7.8 cm by 9 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Ex. Richard Hauck Gold Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Mineral Collection
Price $6500

MIN#Gold-11 NEW!

Super lustrous specimen of leaf Gold on matrix!
From Yandal, Western Australia. Measures 2.2 cm by 2.3 cm.
Price $285

MIN#Gold-12 NEW!

Bright and lustrous specimen of crystalline Native Gold on matrix!
A very rich seam of Gold in Quartz with well defined crystals along the exterior!
The crystallization took place everywhere the matrix widened and apparently
this was mostly along the periphery of the main seam. Hoppered crystals and
numerous octahedrons can be easily seen among the incredibly flashy surfaces.
From the Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California.
Measures 6 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Price $5750

MIN#Gold-13 NEW!

Rare and colorful mix of Native Gold with Atacamite on matrix!
This specimen looks like paint spots on matrix! These appeared about seven years ago and
have since disappeared from the market. A rare opportunity to purchase a very unique Gold!
From a locality near the Faride Mine in Sierra Gorda, Chile.
Measures 4 cm by 4 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Gold-14 NEW!

Unique Gold on brown matrix from the Richmond Mine!
This scarce locality for specimens is Bouse, La Paz Co., Arizona.
The size measures 4.3 cm tall.
Price $55

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