Facts About Gold

Ever since its first discovery by primitive man, gold has been treasured for its unmatched luster, beauty and value. Today, gold continues to enjoy widespread appeal as an investment and storehouse of value. Gold is an internationally recognized monetary and financial asset held in reserve by all governments.

Rarity of gold:

Placer nuggets are the most common - gold with special formation such as crystalline structures are far more rare and hence valued higher. (we have some in stock with quartz in the matrix).

Nuggets in general are quite rare.
-- Gold is one of the world's most precious metals.
-- All of the gold in the world could be compressed into an 18-yard cube, which is about 1/10 the mass of the Washington Monument.
-- It is recorded that only 88,000 tons of gold have been taken from the earth since recorded history, leaving far more yet to be discovered.
-highly in demand by jewelers and artisans for their creations.

Gold nuggets are some of the finest mineral specimens in the world. Each gold nugget is highly unique and has its special own character. Gold nuggets sell for a higher price than the gold spot price because they are considered gemstones and are far more rare than gold flake or gold dust. Most of the bullion that is traded on the market is made from gold dust melted down to form coins or bars; a full 98% of the world's gold is in the form of gold dust and not gold nuggets. You can expect to pay a premium to gold in raw nugget form. (Gold found in rivers and streams are known as "placer gold" while the gold found in bodies of ore and veins are known as "lode gold".

Why Gold Nuggets are in Demand

It is estimated that less than 2 percent of the world’s gold supply remains in the form of natural nuggets. Many of the world's governments strictly control the search and sale of natural gold nuggets. Much of the gold found in the last 2 centuries have been melted down to form bullion bars and coins. Tragically the largest gold specimens ever found met the same fate and have been lost forever. Gold nuggets continue to be found across the world - with each locale producing a variety of color and purity. Some of the most sought after nuggets come from Australia, The United States and Canada. In the United States large gold nugget resources are primarily located in Alaska, California and Oregon. Only a handful of states produce gold on an industrial scale. Nuggets are becoming increasingly rare and more difficult to find.

Did you know that a 5 carat diamond is easier to find than a 1 ounce gold nugget? Currently it is largely left up to the lone prospector to toil to find these nuggets and maintain the tradition of past centuries. It is for this reason that the discriminating collector can still obtain gold nuggets in a variety of sizes, colors and textures. The rarity of larger gold in nugget form and the fact that most gold is melted down to form bullion bars or coins provides the uniqueness of nuggets and contributes to the romantic allure of gold in its natural form.

One 14.89$ purchase entitles you to:
ONE GRAIN weight of GOLD nuggets which will equal ONE or several GOLD NUGGETS.
The nuggets will be randomly selected from the pictured lot.(please ask us if you desire ONE or several,we will try to accommodate you).

Notice the beautiful golden hues of this lot.The more you buy the more variety you will get since they are all different.

You decide how many you would like to purchase:
buy one lot or ALL lots.

Expected condition : As pictured.

The items pictured have been magnified many times to show texture and details.

We will randomly select the gold nuggets from the sample picture.there are some larger nuggets up to 3 grains each,if you buy several lots you can ask for a larger nugget.

Good for Investors,collectors and jewelry creations like pendants,necklaces etc..

(Approx.): from 1.5mm to 4mm depending on the nugget.

Weight: One GRAIN , you may receive one nugget or several which will total one grain.

You can request if you want only one nugget or if you want us to fit up to 5 nuggets per grain(lot).

Disclaimer: I have described the origin of this lot to the best of my ability and provided detailed photos and measurements of same. Therefore, it is the Buyer's responsibility to insure that this item is correct for their particular application.There is not refund on gold,we double check the quantity before shipping.

SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES -

Any order or sale under 25$ we can accept to ship without a tracking number : $3.95 Canada / $4.75 United States.

$5.65 overseas.

All orders 25$ and up must be shipped registered mail with insurance at the following costs:

Shipping within all Canadian provinces: 11.85$

Continental USA - US$14.95.

Overseas -15.95$

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