16TO1 MINE Gold Quartz Cabochon 6.3 Carats Natural GOLD GEMSTONE

Description

'ORIGINAL 16TO1 MINE'
Gold
Quartz Cabochon
from California, U.S.A.
T
ake a look at this cool gem. Photos are enlarged representations of the cab.
I
nside a dense, off-white, smoky quartz, thick, lustrous islands of gold ignite the show face.
Slightly-rounded over the top, flat on the bottom, both faces show rich exposures of high-purity oro. The exact origin is California's Original Sixteen to One Mine. No more natural gold and quartz gemstone will you find. Such stone as this has become increasingly difficult to locate while production at the mine remains minimal. Those of us who appreciate unspoiled, mineralogical marvels taken from the earth's crust keep hoping production will recommence in earnest at this storied mine.
A
s the operator/sole proprietor of Gold of Eldorado, I actively mined gold for 18+ 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 Au (gold), working with it in it's multitude of forms has become a life-way. This passion is what fuels my desire to bring these new discoveries to your attention.
If, like myself, you're an avid fan of gold, please let me know of any specific sizes, colors, or cabochon-shapes you might be interested in. I may be able to accommodate you with a custom-made creation.
NATURAL
gold quartz from California
W
eight:
19.7
Grains (troy)(
6.3
Carats)
Size:
14.3X10.4X2.9 mm
VANISHING GOLD
It's nerve-wracking as one grinds away on the atomizer and
suddenly realizes gold is vanishing from key
positions on the stone’s surface where it needed to remain.
Accentuating visible Au inside a cabochon
is the lapidist's goal, so suddenly seeing it de-materialize tends to dampen one's spirits. So now you understand a bit more about the process of finishing a cab.
Many
of the cabs I make from gold rocks are 'collector stones' - sub-species found in only one, distinct geographical location on our planet. These gem-grade ores
exist, quite possibly, nowhere else on earth. While it's conceivable similar gold-bearing rocks were found in other countries or regions,
those who discovered them never made their existences known.
With this Rainbow Rock type,
once my scant supply of rough is gone, I
for-see no more like it on the horizon.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING
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PAYMENTS
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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.
G
old of Eldorado 6