KING TUT CAB Gold Quartz Cabochon 3.3 Carats California Gemstone Jewelry

Description: 'King Tut' Gold Quartz Cabochon From California Looking around at our planet's natural wonders, we see a shift in gold's position. It just keeps going up in both worth and degree of human attention. Here's a new variety I acquired during the past year. When you see how rich it is, you'll understand the King Tut moniker. California appears to reign supreme in terms of diverse gold ores. Aficionados of 'the other' precious gemstone should marvel at this miracle of nature. I guarantee my gem's authenticity. The thick mass of gold filling this stone creates a lovely mosaic. One's gets the impression of painted, picture rock. Back in the 1980s and 90s, I was a full-time placer-miner. Gemstone such as I'm presenting to you was unknown to me then. Consequently, working with it; being able to bring it to life as gemstone cabochon is every bit as exciting for me as it is for you. As Gold of Eldorado's head chef, storekeeper, and chief bottle washer, I actively mined for 19 years. Beginning long ago in a past life, perhaps, something in the golden mystique of this rare, precious metal attracted me to it. Searching for gold and working with it in a multitude of forms became a life-way. This passion helps to fuel our collective appetite. If, like myself, you're a fan of gold, let me know of any upcoming projects in need of the perfect GQ stone. We're talking, of course, about gold quartz. I may be able to fix you up with a custom cab. NATURAL gold quartz from California Weight: 10.3 Grains (troy)(3.3 Carats) Size: 9.4X6.7X4.2 mm VANISHING GOLD It's nerve-wracking to grind away on the diamond wheels and suddenly realize gold just vanished from a key position on the face of the stone. Accentuating visible Au captured inside a cab is the lapidist's objective. To suddenly watch it de-materialize tends to dampen the spirits. Perhaps you understand a bit more now about this process of finishing a GQ cab. The same can happen just as easily to any gemstone rough regardless of what type of medium you're working with. The best rough should be savored and handled with kid gloves. Many of the cabs I make from gold-bearing rocks are 'collector stones' - sub-species found in only one, distinct geographical location around the planet. These gem-grade ores exist, quite possibly, nowhere else on earth. While it's conceivable similar rocks are found in other countries and regions, whoever discovered them failed to make their presence known. With this 'KING TUT' type, once my supply of rough is gone, I for-see no more like it on the distant horizon. SHIPPING AND HANDLING U.S. BUYERS - S & H $4.00 (tracking included) ATTN: INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS S&H via USPS - $16.00 PAYMENTS For U.S. buyers: We accept paypal. For intnl. customers: We accept paypal. Pay securely with www.paypal. Payment must be made within 7 days from close of auction. We ship as soon as funds clear. If you have questions, please ask them before bidding. REFUNDS We leave no stones unturned insuring our customers get what they bargained for. If you're not satisfied with this item, return it in 'as purchased' condition within 30 days for a refund (S & H not included. Thanks for checking out our store. I hope you find rich ground ahead. Gold of Eldorado 6

Price: 125 USD

Location: Banks, Oregon

End Time: 2024-08-25T22:18:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD