Browse our exciting collections of exquisite handmade, natural stone jewelry, self mined Herkimer Diamonds, unique mineral specimens and collectible early U.S. Coins. We have something for everyone!

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  • SPRING 2024!

    SPRING 2024!

    Finally, it's spring! The daffodils in my garden are in bloom and the forsythia is erupting in blazes of yellow. Our blossoms are much later than the rest of the...

    SPRING 2024!

    Finally, it's spring! The daffodils in my garden are in bloom and the forsythia is erupting in blazes of yellow. Our blossoms are much later than the rest of the...

  • The Most Magnificent Pocket of 2023!

    The Most Magnificent Pocket of 2023!

    I hesitate to dub this “The Most Magnificent Pocket EVER” as I look back on older blog posts (I know, there haven't been many) I see several that claim things...

    The Most Magnificent Pocket of 2023!

    I hesitate to dub this “The Most Magnificent Pocket EVER” as I look back on older blog posts (I know, there haven't been many) I see several that claim things...

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The Birthstone for May is EMERALD!

Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May, but there are several alternative stones associated with this month.

Agate, a type of chalcedony, is the top alternative and has been a birthstone since Roman times. It is also associated with the star sign Gemini.

Chalcedony is a birthstone alternative for May. It comes in various colors based on the minerals in it. Named after a town in Asia Minor, it was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Carnelian is a type of quartz that is mostly associated as a birthstone for August but in the Hebrew calendar is associated with May alongside agate and chalcedony. 

For May's birthstone, green is the traditional choice, making it an excellent gift option for your May-born loved one.

 

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Welcome to our store! Our goal is to share our passion for nature and history as you explore the site. From early U.S. coins to handcrafted jewelry to the incredible works of art that Mother Nature has created for us and hidden inside the earth in the form of Herkimer diamonds and other mineral specimens, you are sure to find something that speaks to you.

MAY SPOTLIGHT

“You are as welcome as the flowers in May.” - Charles Macklin

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Minerals

Look for new Minerals coming soon! Meanwhile, check out our sale items. If you are looking for something special, email your request. We have many specimens to share and not everything is on the website.

  • SALE!

    Some of our prettiest mineral specimens are now on sale!  If you've... 

    SALE!

  • NEW Minerals

    NEW Minerals

  • Amethyst

    The presence of manganese in clear Quartz produces Amethyst, while additional amounts... 

    Amethyst

  • Aquamarine

    Aquamarine is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral beryl.  Aquamarine... 

    Aquamarine

  • Calcite

    Calcite comes in a variety of colors and formations.  Per Geology.com "Calcite is... 

    Calcite

  • Chalcedony

    Chalcedony is the form of Quartz that is compact and microcrystalline. It occurs in many... 

    Chalcedony

  • Fluorite

    150 to 200 million years ago, hot water containing fluorine and other... 

    Fluorite

  • Garnets

    Garnets are often used to heal and purify.  Used primarily to help... 

    Garnets

  • Lemurian Quartz

    Also called “Lemurian Seed Crystals” or “Lemurian Star Seeds”, Lemurian Quartz Crystals... 

    Lemurian Quartz

  • Malachite

    Malachite is a copper mineral that often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses.  Layers of greens... 

    Malachite

  • Miscellaneous

    Some of our specimens are one of a kind and we didn't... 

    Miscellaneous

  • Quartz

    Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth.  It comes in many... 

    Quartz

  • Septarian

    A Septarian is a mass of a mineral substance, a sedimentary geode that formed on... 

    Septarian

  • Shapes

    Introducing our new SHAPES collection!  Although natural minerals are simply spectacular, sometimes... 

    Shapes

  • Tourmaline

    The most spectacular tourmaline crystals are formed by hydrothermal activity. These crystals... 

    Tourmaline

  • Herkimer Diamond Drusy Pocket

    Our Herkimer DIamonds are all self mined at Diamond Acres, Fonda, New York

New Collector Starter Sets!

We've put together some starter sets for new collectors.  Priced as groups instead of individually you can save money while getting someone (or yourself) a good start.  If you are interested in individual coins, they are listed in the appropriate denomination.
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Half Dimes

 The half dime, or half disme, was a silver coin, valued at five cents, formerly minted in the United States between 1792-1873.

These coins were much smaller than dimes in diameter and thickness, appearing to be "half dimes". The introduction of the copper-nickel five-cent pieces made the silver coins of the same denomination redundant, and they were discontinued in 1873.

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Wanted to leave a positive review on my recent purchase. 1920 s walking liberty, Beautiful coin, excellent value, fast shipping. A pleasure to do business with. Will definitely buy from them again!

Darrel P. April 2023

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