Mineral collecting is experiencing an extraordinary revival, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive expressions of luxury: the luxury of uniqueness and unrepeatability. Increasingly sought after by discerning collectors, investors, and interior designers, minerals and gemstones have become true works of art, capable of enhancing and defining the spaces they inhabit.
The upcoming auction presents an eclectic selection of specimens of remarkable visual impact. Among the highlights is a majestic block of nephrite jade standing over half a metre tall, alongside exceptional pieces of deep-blue lapis lazuli and spectacular Brazilian amethyst geodes.
For those seeking gemmological excellence and considering these extraordinary specimens both as collectibles and as investment assets, the Fine Mineralogy section features rare rough and worked crystals of aquamarine, citrine quartz, and rock crystal. Certified specimens are accompanied by international ALGT gemmological documentation, attesting to their characteristics and authenticity in accordance with the parameters stated in the respective certificates.
The exceptional offering extends beyond the boundaries of our planet with a dedicated section featuring fascinating fragments from space, accompanied, where specified, by IMCA and GMA certification and documentation. Among the most striking lots are an iron fragment of the Campo del Cielo meteorite, displayed in magnetic levitation; a highly sought-after pallasite featuring olivine crystals; and historic meteorites originating from Siberia.
The auction also welcomes a broad and diverse audience, from experienced collectors to young enthusiasts and scholars. Alongside aesthetically remarkable rarities such as dioptase and Ethiopian opals, the catalogue includes twentieth-century malachite objects as well as more accessible lots featuring attractive specimens of pyrite and fluorite.
A unique opportunity to enter the fascinating world of mineral collecting, place your bid, and acquire an authentic fragment of the history of the Earth and Space.
The upcoming auction presents an eclectic selection of specimens of remarkable visual impact. Among the highlights is a majestic block of nephrite jade standing over half a metre tall, alongside exceptional pieces of deep-blue lapis lazuli and spectacular Brazilian amethyst geodes.
For those seeking gemmological excellence and considering these extraordinary specimens both as collectibles and as investment assets, the Fine Mineralogy section features rare rough and worked crystals of aquamarine, citrine quartz, and rock crystal. Certified specimens are accompanied by international ALGT gemmological documentation, attesting to their characteristics and authenticity in accordance with the parameters stated in the respective certificates.
The exceptional offering extends beyond the boundaries of our planet with a dedicated section featuring fascinating fragments from space, accompanied, where specified, by IMCA and GMA certification and documentation. Among the most striking lots are an iron fragment of the Campo del Cielo meteorite, displayed in magnetic levitation; a highly sought-after pallasite featuring olivine crystals; and historic meteorites originating from Siberia.
The auction also welcomes a broad and diverse audience, from experienced collectors to young enthusiasts and scholars. Alongside aesthetically remarkable rarities such as dioptase and Ethiopian opals, the catalogue includes twentieth-century malachite objects as well as more accessible lots featuring attractive specimens of pyrite and fluorite.
A unique opportunity to enter the fascinating world of mineral collecting, place your bid, and acquire an authentic fragment of the history of the Earth and Space.