"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

Faceted Sapphire Group 24 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 60 stones. Various colors and locations. Beautiful colors from deep blue, p...

Russian Lab Alexandrite 10 Faceted Gems of choice teal color. All about 1 ct plus. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent lot. ^ Date:

Faceted Amethyst Varieties. 31 1" circular gem holders containing more than 50 gemstones. Generally 4mm up to 1cm. Numerous different faceted...

Faceted Amethyst Group. 19 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 40 stones. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent lot. About ...

Faceted Quartz Varieties. 48 1" circular gem holders containing a variety of quartz gemstones. Varieties include lemon quartz, blue calcedony,...

Faceted Varieties of Quartz in 1" circular gem holders. 50 containers overall. Over 150 or more stones overall. Very colorful. Includes: C...

Faceted, Rutilated Quartz Group. 13 Pieces, mostly over 5 cts. in 1" circular gem holders. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent l...

Raw Blue Chalcedony Semi Precious Gemstone. About 15 lbs. of raw, light blue, semi-precious chalcedony from Washoe County, Nevada, a new discovery sit

Chrome Diopside, Faceted Group 17 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 25 stones. This beautiful green stone resembles emeralds. Many dif...

Fine Collection of 10 different faceted gemstones in 1" circular gem holders. 32 containers overall. Over 100 or more stones overall. Includ...

Faceted Garnet Varieties. 50 1" circular gem holders containing more than 100 faceted gemstones of varying sizes and garnet varieties. Includ...

Fine Collection of 10 different faceted garnet gemstones in 1" circular gem holders. Only 30 containers overall. 50 or more stones overall. ...

Faceted and Polished Ruby Collection in 1" circular gem holders. 35 containers overall of different faceted rubies of varying sizes. About 6...

Faceted Tanzanite Group 19 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 80 stones. Small faceted tanzanite. Many different cuts and size. Very a...

Blue Topaz Faceted Gem Group 22 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 45 stones. Many different cuts and size. Very attractive. Please ...

Variscite is a rare, green to blue-green hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral used in jewelry and by collectors, often confused with turquoise due to i

Fine Collection of 10 different faceted gemstones with a quantity of 5 each in 1" circular gem holders. About 71 stones overall. Outstanding ...

Fine Collection of 10 different faceted gemstones with a quantity of 5 each in 1" circular gem holders. Only 49 containers overall. 72 stones...

Faceted Gem Collection in 1" circular gem holders. 50 containers overall of 10 different faceted gems of varying sizes. About 71 pieces over...

Faceted Gem Collection in 1" circular gem holders. 50 containers overall of different faceted gems of varying sizes. About 100 pieces overal...

Faceted Stones Variety Collection. A very nice selection including artificial stones. in 1" circular gem holders. 32 containers overall. Ove...

This collection appears to be all different faceted gemstones, including artificial stones. in 1" circular gem holders. 34 containers overall...

Faceted Stones Variety Collection. A very nice selection including artificial stones. in 1" circular gem holders. 50 containers overall. Ove...

20 Assorted gemstones include 2 green tourmaline, 1 tanzanite, amethysts, rub, garnet, aqua marine, and more. See photos. Beautiful assortment. Ready

Large Faceted Gem Collection variety of color includes mandarine ice, cubic zirconia, rose quartz, lapis, lemon quartz and others. plus. Very attra

Mounted Faceted Gem Collection in 1" circular gem holders. 33 containers overall faceted gems all mounted for pendants or earrings. About 50 p...

Faceted Gem Collection in 1" circular gem holders. 27 containers overall of different faceted gems of varying sizes. About 70 pieces overall...

Ten Different Facet Cuts of Gemstones, most over 10 cts. Good variety of color. Some artificial. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent lot

Semi Precious Cabochons-Opal, Malachite, Turquoise.... (24) Beautiful assortment in varied sizes and colors, plus small box of bonus polished stones.

Jade Cabochons / Amulets (14) from southern California Jeweler/stone cutter's archive. Post WWII. Nice assortment. 5 pieces hand-carved with sac...

Spherulite and Other Polished Cabochons (10) 1-2 inches long and .75 - 1.5 inches wide. Ten very attracted pieces ready for custom jewelry. ^ Date:

Moss Agates Polished Cabochons (28) Nice Group. 10mm up to 40mm. Arrow shapes included. 1 with silver pendant holder attached. Ready for custom jewe

31 polished cabochons; banded agates, red Tigers eye, regular Tigers eye and more. Lovely assortment. Sizes range from 6mm width to 40mm width and lo

Large Collection of Polished Cabochons and Stones. Divided box containing hundreds of Stones such as cats eye, turquoise, amethyst, Tigers eye, agates

This lot is a perfect outfit for the beginning rock and gemologist. Contains a little of everything including some of the most important equipment nec

Beautiful solid stone orb, Afghani Lapis Lazuli. 53 lbs. approx. 34 inch circumference. Gorgeous Display specimen. Comes with iron display stand.

Tiger's eye polished sphere, 3" diameter. Excellent. Gorgeous bands of color shift when turned. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):...

In Chinese culture, the donut shape is a bi disc, a flat jade ring with deep historical and symbolic significance, symbolizing heaven and eternity. Fl

Cave Calcite Stalactite in an interesting...phallic form.... is it just us? This is a unique and eye catching piece. Unfortunately the tallest prot

Stunning Stalactite, Polished Slice of Fossilized Coral. This piece has been labelled as the Stalactite Poodle, because the shape resembles the ridic

Unique Herkimer Diamonds on Dolomite matrix. Cavities or "vugs" are lined with dark gray or black drusy crystals, that sometimes sparkle ...

Large Herkimer Diamonds on Dolomite matrix. This massive rock measures approximately 10 x 8 x 6 inches and has vugs that are pale to dark gray with

Herkimer diamonds are double-terminated quartz crystals discovered within exposed outcrops of dolomite in and around Herkimer County, New York. Most

Coleman mine, vertical display piece, quartz. 2.5x1.5" base, 4.5" tall. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arkansas City...

Coleman mine, quartz. Clear to white coloration. 10x3x5". See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arkansas City: Coleman Mine Pro...

Coleman mine, quartz. Clear to white coloration with very subtle rosy hue at base. 8x5x3.75". See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat...

Coleman mine, flat display trio, quartz. Specimen A measures 5x1.75x2", B measures 5.1x2x2", & C measures 4x4.5x2.5". See photo. ...

Golden Rutilated Quartz Point - Perfect! 3.5 x 2 inches. Rutilated quartz (also known as Venus' Hair Stone is a variety of quartz which contain...

Large Clear Quartz Point with damage. Measures 7 x 2 inches. This is still a powerful piece due to size because size does matter according to energ

Quartz Crystal Points X-Large Trifecta. Massive, beautiful crystal points in crystal clear, pale yellow and smoky quartz (very pale). All are polished

Large Smokey Quartz Crystal. 5x7x3 3/4", 5.6 lbs. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Rich, dark purple Uruguayan amethyst geode with two crystal balls. Stunning display specimen of small, royal purple amethyst crystals that have forme

Unstabilized opal specimens from the Royal Peacock Opal Mine in Denio, Nevada, near Virgin Valley. Preserved in water in sealed clear glass capsules

Magnificent Collection of Polished and Faceted Opals in 1" circular gem holders. 32 containers overall of different faceted opals of varying ...

Fossil Yellow Coral Exceptional Specimen. Large specimen from Brownsville, about 11" x 8" x 4" thick. a smaller piece has polished en...

Polished Fossilized Coral from Pakistan, with some visible agatization. Single display with one cut face minimally polished to smooth the sharp edge

Polished Fossilized Coral from Pakistan, with some visible agatization. Large single display with one cut face minimally polished to smooth the sharp

Polished Fossilized Coral from Pakistan, Lot of 2 cross sections cut from the same piece of coral. The cut face has been polished to a glassy finish.

Colla wood is an extremely rare version of Petrified Wood that comes from Zile, Turkey formed with inclusions of copper minerals such as Chrysocolla,

Colla wood is an extremely rare version of Petrified Wood that comes from Zile, Turkey formed with inclusions of copper minerals such as Chrysocolla,

Rare Colla Wood. Allegedly found in an open-pit copper mine in Turkey. Vibrant green and blue coloration. Weighs 2lb 13oz. Measures 6x4.75x2.25"...

Rare Colla wood slab pair. Allegedly found in an open-pit copper mine in Turkey. Vibrant blue coloration. Measures 5x6" & 4.5x6". See ...

Petrified Araucaria (conifer) wood with marine Teredo mollusc borings infilled with white radiolarian slit. In simpler terms, this tree wood was bored

Carcharodontosaurus Teeth Lot of 3. Cretaceous, Bahiriya Formation from Taouz, Morocco. Charcharodontosaurus has features of both the Allosaurid and t

Dinosaur gembone, also known as agatized or fossilized dinosaur bone, is a rare and highly prized material formed when the porous structure of dinosau

Dinosaur Gembone Fully Polished Spectacular Red and Green Agate. We saved the best for last. This is the creme de la creme of the beautiful gembones

Dinosaur Gembones Lot of 2 - RARE. Two more beautiful fossilized, agatized dinosaur bones. We learned our lesson and chose NOT to research the specie

A dinosaur coprolite is a fossilized piece of dinosaur feces, providing direct evidence of an animal's diet, behavior, and environment. The word...

From the Personal Collection of Fred Holabird. This piece (an one other in this sale) are from the Green River Formation. Excellent contrast and qual

From the Personal Collection of Fred Holabird. This piece (an one other in this sale) are from the Green River Formation. Excellent contrast and qual

Lot of (6) large stone formal dinner plates. Very unusual, both in appearance and shape. The stone composition is swirls of multiple colors. Measuring

Extra fine Alaska placer gold. Approximately 17.4 grams. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City: Provenance:

Attractive Alaska Gold Nugget Pendant .26 troy ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Alaska City: Provenance:

Gold nugget (12.2 grams; about 18 mm wide and long) with 20 inch necklace. Total weight 25.5 grams. Necklace chain is not marked ^ Date: Country (i

Copper Crystal Leaf Display Specimen from Ray Mine. Fine, high-grade crystallized specimens, metallic red crystals. Measures approx. 12 inches x 7 in

Lot of 3. Native Copper Crystal Leaf from the Ray mine Gila County, Arizona. Very good condition. The leaves have a wooden base they mount in. ^ Da

King Tut Mine Drywash Placer Gold 12 grams, .385 troy, about 85% gold. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance:

King Tut Mine Drywash Placer Gold 8.3 grams, .26 troy, about 80% gold. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance:

King Tut Mine Drywash Placer Gold 7.6 grams, .234 troy, about 99% gold. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance:

King Tut Mine Drywash Placer Gold 23.2 grams, about .52 troy contained, about 70% gold. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Pr

Stunning native gold specimen from the "million dollar pocket" at the Original Sixteen to one Mine. The specimen shows bright wire and cry...

Collected in the 1960's at Bodie, CA by a young Robert Stewart (Nevada History Author). This quartz shows classic leached boxwork from what was ...

Inyo county has some of the most productive silver mines at Darwin and Cerro Gordo. 6 specimens general high grade collected underground at various mi

Near Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California. 168 grams. Perhaps 25 grams of gold? 2.5 L x 1.75 W x 1.75" H. Native gold in quartz. Vein was 1.7...

Lake County California Gold in Quartz About 8 slabs, varying size about 1 1/2" - 2" square each. Jewelry Grade. 111.4 grams. The McLaugh...

Lake County California Gold in Quartz About 8 slabs, varying size about 1 1/2" - 2" square each. Choice Jewelry Grade. 187 grams. The McL...

Lake County California Gold in Quartz About 7 slabs, varying size about 1 1/2" - 2" square each. Jewelry Grade. 130 grams. The McLaughli...

Lake County California Fine Wire Gold Slabs About 5 pieces, varying size about 2-3"square each. Choice Jewelry Grade. 157.8 grams. The McLaugh...

Lake County California Gold in Quartz Slabs, Jewelry Grade. 83.5 grams. Slabs vary in size. Generally 1" plus. Fine Gold in quartz unpolished. ...

Lake County California Gold in Quartz 2 Slabs, about 2" square each. Jewelry Grade. 93.7 grams. Fine Gold in quartz unpolished. ^ Date: Cou...

Lake County California Gold in Quartz small mixed slab group. 7 slabs, varying size about 1 1/2" - 2" square each. Jewelry Grade. 97.2 gr...

Lake County California Raw, Uncut Gold in Quartz About 3 pieces, varying size about 1 1/2" - 2" square each. Choice Jewelry Grade. 87.5 g...

California Fine Gold About 1 ounce. Jewelry grade. Size #14. About1/8" minus. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: Pr...

California Gold Nugget Group About 1 ounce. Jewelry grade. Size #6. About 1/4" each. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City...

California Gold Nugget Group About 1 ounce. Jewelry grade. Perfect for rings and pendants. Size #10. About 1/8" to 1/4" each. ^ Date: ...

California Gold Nugget Group About 1 ounce. Jewelry grade. Size #8. About 1/4" each. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City...

California Gold Nugget Group, 1 ounce. About 15 Nuggets, size #4 about 1/4 -1/2" each. Jewelry Grade. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...

Attractive gold nugget: 20 x13 x 10 mm; 19.2 grams. From a mining geologists personal collection! ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P

Beautiful gold piece 3/4 of an inch by 1 1/4 inch. 7.9 grams, with unknown black mineral. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenanc

1 piece broken into 2 pieces of cobaltite with visible high grade silver from Sunshine Mine in Idaho. About 885 grams total weight. Total measuremen