Superb crystallized Gold on matrix

Item Description

A striking, sculptural, rich band of crystallized, bright yellow gold is very aesthetically set across the crystallized to massive quartz matrix on this dramatic specimen from recent finds at the well-known Round Mountain Mine of Nevada. Most of the gold is crystallized as intergrown, leaf-like, flattened octahedrons or as flat plates, but there are some spinel-twins at the ends of some of the clusters. The nifty 2.3 cm vug lined with quartz crystals is a very nice accent. Gold this week is at a record high of over $1000 per ounce. The back and part of one side have been sawed to enhance the display quality and show the waterfall or ribbon of gold in its fullness for impact (depending on how you display the piece vertically or on its side). This piece cost me $1800 and is in here as a "spiker". It is well worth $2500-3000