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Dealing in fine gemstones for 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. Note: Site is best viewed on a desktop system
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Offering a gem Beryl var, Aquamarine. The crystal had natural rich blue color which glows in our mineral cabinet. It has a tabular shape which allows it to be more gemmy than others found in this pocket. No damage. 11.4 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm. 131.1 gram. Custom milled base included. Mined Haramosh Mountains, Roundu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. All photos were shot in direct sunlight. No color enhancement done. USA sale only
So good! If you like ice clear Cathedral crystals as we do here is an excellent example. So many details to explore all around. No notable damage condition. Self healed bottom. Stands on a natural bottom. Measure 6 inch by 3.5 inch by 2.5 thick. Weight 2 pounds 5.6 ounce. We prepped this crystal with simple water to clean. Recent find 8/26 Jenipapo pegmatite field, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Offering a fine bi-color tourmaline crystal. Excellent color, nice flat termination. Natural contact on one side of another crystal growing along side. 10.8 grams. 32 mm tall. Self stands. Mined Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Video at bottom. Set for high res.
Offering a fine large Fluorite crystal from the old Elmwood mine. The block is well formed and displays great color as well as surface formations. Top corners presents sharp Carthage corners. 4.25 inch by 3.25 inch by 3 inch. 2 pounds 1.6 ounce. Mined at the old well known Elmwood mine, Carthage, Tennessee USA. Scroll down for video. Set for 1080 resolution
Tourmaline thumbnail from the well documented Lollipop pocket at the Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Rich strong color is true to our photos, unusual for a small crystal. Photos were shot outdoors on a overcast day. Complete all around. Natural iridescence on the termination, see last photo. No damage. Note the size: 2.03 grams. 22 mm tall. Note, we paid for a top Lollipop pocket tourmaline. They are not found in a filled barrel at a show. Small but mighty. Set video for 1080
Offering a cherry red Gem Rubellite Tourmaline. Natural wet luster. Rich red color in sunlight. This one is 3 times quality rated. Top class. Complete all around, a total gem bomb. Note the size. 30 mm by 28 mm by 23 mm. Mighty crystal of its type. Video at bottom. Set to high res
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