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
Jan 22, 2026 - NEW Mixed fine mineral specimens from worldwide localities and ex collections!
- Assorted Gold Specimens
Jan 16, 2026: Shop a selection of fine gold specimens, including nuggets and crystalized examples.
- Assorted USA Classics
Dec 11, 2025 - A selection of USA mineral classics from a variety of localities and ex collections.
- Fine Gem Minerals!
Dec 4, 2025: Shop a curated selection of very fine gem mineral specimens!
- 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!
Nov 13, 2025: Shop a curated selection of fine fluorite specimens from worldwide localities and important ex collections!
- 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
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
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
June 26, 2025 - A selection of rare and interesting mineral specimens from around the world!
- 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
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!
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
June 12, 2025 - Shop a selection of fine, uncut diamond specimens from important worldwide localities!
- Dr. Stephen Smale Collection
May 1, 2025: Shop selections from the famed collection of Dr. Stephen Smale!
- Assorted New Finds & Acquisitions
April 10, 2025 - Shop a selection of assorted specimens from various new finds and acquisitions!
- The Jack Halpern Collection
April 3, 2025 - Shop a selection of fine specimens from the legendary Jack Halpern!
- Wayne Thompson Miniature Collection
March 13, 2025: Shop selections from the fine miniature collection of Wayne Thompson!
- Mixed Minerals in 2024
December 19, 2024 - Shop a wide selection of fine worldwide mineral specimens!
- 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
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!
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!
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
Sep 26, 2024 - We are honored to present a selection from the collection of Alvaro Lucio. Shop treasures from Brazil, including many rare species!
