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Dealing in fine gemstones for over 30 years
Dealing in fine gemstones for over 30 years
GoldenHourMinerals. Our focus on providing high-quality, unique gemstone specimens for collectors. "COLLECT QUALITY... THEIR VALUE WILL GROW.": The statement emphasizes that acquiring high-quality gemstones is a good investment, as their value will appreciate over time. This is common in the gemstone market, especially for rare and high-quality stones, due to limited supply and potentially increasing demand. "We are a Connecticut USA-based full-time business that has been trading gemstones for 30 years.": This establishes credibility and experience in the gemstone industry, suggesting expertise. In essence, this business presents itself as a trustworthy source for high-quality, investment-worthy gemstone specimens, emphasizing expertise, selective inventory, and a dedication to offering unique pieces for discerning collectors. All photos are copyright GoldenHourMinerals. Discover the wonders of Geology
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Tough to find Gem Heliodor double terminated crystal. Volodarsk Volynskii, Zhytomyr Oblast' Ukraine. With custom routed Sunnywood base. Great form and surface detail. Clean with barely a internal veil or ugly inclusions. The crystal lights up like the sun. 81.09 grams. 3.5 inches tall. No damage. Not inexpensive for us to obtain. This is a solid investor crystal. USA SALE ONLY. Signature required.
Offering a complete natural gem rubellite slice. The green outer rind is 100% intact all around. Natural bright magenta color with a green/yellow edge. This crystal came out of the mine was cut and hand polished. Glass like polish on both sides. 42.6 grams, makes this a large slice. 5 cm by 4.5 cm super thick 1 cm. Beautiful complete bright slice. Mined at the San Diego Mine, (K.C. Naylor Mine), Gem Hill, San Diego County, California. Last slice available. Signature required.
Offering a top end glassy gem Elbaite var., Tourmaline crystal. Not many are this gem clean. Excellent color with transparent green to the top termination a blue green. No damage 40 grams. 60 mm by 20 mm. Mined Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo.
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We personally travel to hand-select every specimen in our collection, prioritizing rarity, vibrant color, and pristine condition over bulk quantity.International Collectors: Please contact us before completing your purchase. Not all items are eligible for international shipping, and we want to provide you with an accurate shipping estimate based on the specific weight and dimensions of your order. We reserve the right to ship any method we choose that’s best for the specimen.
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