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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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Thumbnails & Miniatures from the Bill and Anne Cook Collection
Thumbnails & Miniatures from the Bill and Anne Cook Collection

March 23, 2023 - Shop a curated selection of fine thumbnail specimens from the Bill and Anne Cook collection, including many rarities!

Gold Update
Gold Update

March 15, 2023 - A selection of fine gold specimens from around the world!

The Kurt Hefendehl Collection
The Kurt Hefendehl Collection

March 15, 2023 - Selections from the the large, historic collection of Kurt Hefendehl.

Mixed Minerals in 2023
Mixed Minerals in 2023

March 1, 2023: Shop dozens of fantastic fine mineral specimens from a variety of worldwide localities and old collections!

New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens
New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

Updated! Jan 11, 2023 - Start the new year with another release of fine thumbnails from the Shields Flynn collection.

Misc. Ex Collection Specimens
Misc. Ex Collection Specimens

New! Jan 11, 2023: Shop a small selection of miscellaneous fine specimens!

Irv Brown Collection - Miniatures
Irv Brown Collection - Miniatures

Jan 4, 2023: A selection of wonderful miniature specimens from the collection of Irv Brown.

Updated! Mixed Minerals in 2022
Updated! Mixed Minerals in 2022

UPDATED: Dec 6, 2022 - A broad selection of fine minerals from around the world, featuring many new acquisitions from old collections, new finds, and special offerings.

New Find: Aquamarine!
New Find: Aquamarine!

NEW: Dec 6, 2022: We are pleased to present a fine selection of specimens from a new find of Aquamarine from 2020. Many of these specimens feature associations with albite, clevelandite, and/or muscovite. 

Killer Thumbnails!
Killer Thumbnails!

November 9, 2022 - Shop a selection of superb, competition-quality thumbnails from our drawers, including fine ex collection specimens and rare species!

Mixed Minerals From Peru
Mixed Minerals From Peru

NEW - Oct 26, 2022: Shop a curated selection of fine mineral specimens from old collections and new finds from various great localities in Peru!

Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection
Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

October 19, 2022: NEW: Connoisseur thumbnails from the Kyle Kevorkian collection.

Greek Cuprian Adamite
Greek Cuprian Adamite

NEW: Oct 12, 2022 - An affordable selection of fine cuprian adamite specimens from a recent find at Hilarion mine, Greece.

Fine Wendwilsonites and Aurichalcites
Fine Wendwilsonites and Aurichalcites

NEW - September 14, 2022: A selection of very fine Wendwilsonite specimens - many from the collection of Dr. Wendell Wilson himself - as well as a lot of beautiful Aurichalcite specimens from a brand new find in Turkey.

Smithsonite from Kelly mine, New Mexico and China!
Smithsonite from Kelly mine, New Mexico and China!

August 3, 2022 - Shop a selection of fine smithsonite specimens, featuring a recent release of superb Kelly mine smithsonites from the Marty Zinn collection as well as a small new find of cadmium-bearing smithsonite from China - the first major find of these in over a decade!

Bill Larson Burma Collection
Bill Larson Burma Collection

UPDATED: July 20, 2022 - Shop selections from the recently-acquired Bill Larson Collection of Burmese Minerals. 

Worldwide Metallics
Worldwide Metallics

June 22, 2022 - A selection of metallic minerals from worldwide localities including examples from well-known collections and new finds.

New Finds and Classics from China!
New Finds and Classics from China!

May 24, 2022 - A fine assortment of spectacular Chinese specimens from new finds in the past few years and old classics from renown collections!

Goma Tourmalines
Goma Tourmalines

Crystals of gemmy to translucent tourmaline from the amazing, world-surprising finds of tourmaline in 2020-21, from this region near Goma. These crystals are not noted for one single style, termination, or color - although there are several combinations we will forever associate with the find as contemporary classics.

Worldwide Prehnite From The Charlie Key Collection
Worldwide Prehnite From The Charlie Key Collection

April 26, 2022 - A selection of worldwide prehnite specimens from the collection of Charlie Key!

Treasures From Brazil: Brazilianite and Euclase
Treasures From Brazil: Brazilianite and Euclase

April 13, 2020 - A selection of new finds from Brazil, including fine Brazilianites and interesting Euclase specimens, many included with Schorl!

Stunning Worldwide Quartz
Stunning Worldwide Quartz

March 30, 2022 - A selection of worldwide quartz, highlighting a wide variety of colors, forms, and associations from this beloved species!

'Queen of Green' pocket UK Fluorite - Modern Classics!
'Queen of Green' pocket UK Fluorite - Modern Classics!

We are pleased to offer a selection of fine gem green fluorite specimens from the Queen of Green pocket at the Diana Maria mine that we acquired from a private seller who had them stashed away since 2019. Since we are offering at approximately half the original retail prices, these specimens provide amazing value for our customers seeking a specimen from this incredible pocket, which produced some of the finest modern gem fluorite specimens from the quarry. 

St. Patrick's Day Greens!
St. Patrick's Day Greens!

March 2022 - A selection of fine green specimens available for sale, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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The Wisdom Pocket Blog

Feb 23, 2023

Rare Earth: Crystalline Treasures

Rare Earth: Crystalline Treasures, ran through September 5th, 2022 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and featured more than 200 spectacular mineral specimens from around the world. Many of these were on loan from the renowned collector and mineral dealer, Dr. Rob Lavinsky. The exhibit was uniquely interwoven with various themes and stories that make inspirational connections between architectural design & earth materials, art+science+culture, carvings and illustrations, striking color, fanciful formations, and a few cases at the end that took a deeper dive into crystal form.

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Jan 12, 2023

Collector Profile: Dr. Erika Pohl-Stroher

Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher collected the minerals in her collection over a period of more than 60 years. The specimens are arranged according to geographical regions. Considering that Dr. Pohl-Ströher had no intention of exhibiting her mineral collection and therefore did not make a conscious effort to ensure that she obtained specimens from all over the world, she has succeeded remarkably well in setting up an extensive, comprehensive and magnificent collection that includes minerals from every continent.

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Dec 16, 2022

Collector interview: Alex Schauss

In this interview by Tomasz Praszkier, Alex Schauss shares some of his family history, and talks about his career researching nutrition and botanical medicine, and how these disciplines relate to his passion for mineralogy.

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Sep 27, 2022

Competing with Thumbnails: Little Crystals, Big Impact

What even is a mineral competition? How do you determine a winner? What makes a mineral ‘competition worthy’? David Tibbits shares his perspective on competitive displays, specifically regarding thumbnail specimens.

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Sep 5, 2022

A New Standard In Thumbnail Storage And Display - Crystal Showcase Boxes

To further assist our customers in enhancing their collections, we're proud to announce our exclusive partnership with OPENALLDAY as the sole North American distributor of their Crystal Showcase™️ boxes, an upgraded way to show off and store your favorite thumbnail mineral specimens. View these Perky Box alternatives.

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Aug 4, 2022

Why “Collector Gems” are Enchanting

Besides their inherent beauty, gem collections are appealing for their scientific information. Collectors can learn much about a mineral’s chemical composition and geological origins from a gem’s size, color and clarity. Each of the stones in the Arkenstone auction is a true mineralogical wonder—not just in the geological sense but also as a representative of the species itself.

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Jul 15, 2022

The Art of Collecting

The team at The Arkenstone has been busy with our recent collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on our RARE EARTH installation, bringing together specimens from the museum, Dr. Lavinsky's personal collection, UCSB's Woodhouse collection, and private collectors. With permission from museum president Luke J. Swetland, we're sharing a bit of a recent article he wrote about his father-in-law (and Arkenstone customer) David Byers.

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Jun 17, 2022

Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism

We just received notice that Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism will be pulled from the Elsevier publication list due to plagiarism in the main introduction of the text. Intellectual scholarship demands integrity, both of which I hold in the utmost respect. I assisted with photos for the books, and related captions for those photos, and in appreciation of this assistance, I was listed as one of the authors on the publication for this narrow scope of contribution. The portions of the text under scrutiny for plagiarism are from the main text of the book, which were outside the scope of my contribution.

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Apr 23, 2022

Rare Earth: Santa Barbara

Far more than a dazzling display of gems and minerals, Rare Earth tells the story of how we can value the natural world in a new light.  Copper may be worth a few dollars per pound, but a beautiful piece in its (remarkable) natural form is worth far more than that.  The question is why? We humans inherently assign value to beautiful things above and beyond their utility. It’s why we value impressive minerals like these higher than their price as a mere commodity. Whether it’s a mineral, a tree, or an ecosystem, viewing nature purely in terms of “price per pound” undervalues the resource and deep down, we know it. The minerals and crystals you see here are treasures in their own right, worthy of being displayed (and valued) like any other fine art.

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Mar 28, 2022

Rare Earth: The Art and Science of Chinese Stones

Collecting rocks and stone carvings has been popular in China for thousands of years. This tradition is rooted in the philosophical and spiritual inspiration drawn from the artistic beauty of natural stones, such as jade. Unusually-shaped stones called “Scholars rocks” or “Philosopher’s Stones” carved by natural processes have also been long valued in China. Seen as embodiments of the dynamic transformational processes of nature, these stones were also admired for their resemblance to mountains or caves, particularly the magical peaks and subterranean paradises believed to be inhabited by immortal beings.

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