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Galleries of Fine Minerals for Sale

 
THE VAULT

This is a special section of the website dedicated to very significant, admittedly pricier, specimens in context. Many of these minerals find homes with collectors who not only enjoy the beauty of fine minerals, but also treat their collections as valuable alternative investments.

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Mixed Minerals
Mixed Minerals

Jan 22, 2026 - NEW Mixed fine mineral specimens from worldwide localities and ex collections!

Assorted Gold Specimens
Assorted Gold Specimens

Jan 16, 2026: Shop a selection of fine gold specimens, including nuggets and crystalized examples.

Assorted USA Classics
Assorted USA Classics

Dec 11, 2025 - A selection of USA mineral classics from a variety of localities and ex collections.

Fine Gem Minerals!
Fine Gem Minerals!

Dec 4, 2025: Shop a curated selection of very fine gem mineral specimens!

Stunning Cut Slabs!
Stunning Cut Slabs!

Dec 4, 2025 - Shop a selection of important cut slabs, featuring slices from the Bisbee collection of Bill Larson, wonderful Rhodochrosites, and meteorites!

Worldwide Fluorites!
Worldwide Fluorites!

Nov 13, 2025: Shop a curated selection of fine fluorite specimens from worldwide localities and important ex collections!

The Alex Schauss Thumbnail Collection
The Alex Schauss Thumbnail Collection

Nov 6, 2024 - The final release from the award-winning thumbnail collection of Alex Schauss!

The Erika Pohl-Ströher Collection
The Erika Pohl-Ströher Collection

Oct 16, 2025: We are honored to present a release from the Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher (1919-2016) collection of specimens in gallery format for purchase, in collaboration with the Pohl family.

Fine Cut Gemstones
Fine Cut Gemstones

Oct 2, 2025: A hand-picked selection of fine faceted and polished specimens, selected for variety of species, color, localities, and more!

Rare Mineral Species Update
Rare Mineral Species Update

June 26, 2025 - A selection of rare and interesting mineral specimens from around the world!

The George Loud Collection
The George Loud Collection

August 19, 2025: We are pleased to announce the first release of fine specimens from the George Loud collection, featuring examples of rare species and rare localities in the USA!

Stretch & Lynn Young Pseudomorphs
Stretch & Lynn Young Pseudomorphs

August 14, 2025 - Shop a selection of fine specimens from the Stretch & Lynn Young pseudomorph collection, including important illustrated specimens, educational suites (listed separately), and more!

New Find: Eagle's Nest Gold!
New Find: Eagle's Nest Gold!

July 3, 2025 - Shop a selection of fine thumbnail and miniature gold specimens from the 2024 Valentine's Day pocket at the Eagle's Nest mine in California!

Fine Diamonds
Fine Diamonds

June 12, 2025 - Shop a selection of fine, uncut diamond specimens from important worldwide localities!

Dr. Stephen Smale Collection
Dr. Stephen Smale Collection

May 1, 2025: Shop selections from the famed collection of Dr. Stephen Smale!

Assorted New Finds & Acquisitions
Assorted New Finds & Acquisitions

April 10, 2025 - Shop a selection of assorted specimens from various new finds and acquisitions!

The Jack Halpern Collection
The Jack Halpern Collection

April 3, 2025 - Shop a selection of fine specimens from the legendary Jack Halpern!

Wayne Thompson Miniature Collection
Wayne Thompson Miniature Collection

March 13, 2025: Shop selections from the fine miniature collection of Wayne Thompson!

Mixed Minerals in 2024
Mixed Minerals in 2024

December 19, 2024 - Shop a wide selection of fine worldwide mineral specimens!

Secondary Lead Minerals!
Secondary Lead Minerals!

December 5, 2024: Shop a wonderful selection of secondary lead minerals, including wulfenite, pyromorphite, mimetite, and vanadinite from worldwide localities and ex collections!

Wayne Thompson Fluorite Collection
Wayne Thompson Fluorite Collection

November 7, 2024 - Presenting a selection of fluorite specimens from the carefully curated fluorite collection of our friend and IKONS book co-author, dealer and collector Wayne Thompson.

Gem Species & Little Jewels!
Gem Species & Little Jewels!

Oct 31, 2024: Shop a variety of fine gem mineral species (and a few others) from various worldwide localities!

Brazilian Hematite Roses - Late 2023 Find!
Brazilian Hematite Roses - Late 2023 Find!

October 24, 2024: We are honored to present this fabulous new pocket of Brazilian Hematite roses, from a pocket we were fortunate enough to acquire largely in its entirety!

Alvaro Lucio Collection
Alvaro Lucio Collection

Sep 26, 2024 - We are honored to present a selection from the collection of Alvaro Lucio. Shop treasures from Brazil, including many rare species!

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2026 Tucson Gem and Mineral Showcase

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November + December 2025 Rock Roundup

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Stephen Smale: A Mathematician's Love for Minerals

We are truly honored to have been entrusted with the opportunity to present a selection of fine minerals from Stephen Smale's renowned collection. We have slowly unveiled portions of his collection at shows, online updates, and exclusive auctions. We are thrilled to share an exciting new update from his renewed collection, bringing more of these fine pieces to collectors and enthusiasts alike. If you’ve ever studied the mathematical proof of sphere eversion or the Poincaré conjecture, then you’ve likely heard of Stephen Smale. As an esteemed professor of mathematics at many of the

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