Overview:
 
HOLY GRAIL 17.34ct ULTRA RICH BLACK GOLD QUARTZ CABOCHON 
GEM GRADE | INVESTMENT QUALITY
 
✨ A Once-in-a-Decade Discovery ✨
 
Behold the crown jewel of gold quartz – an extraordinary 17.34ct Ultra Rich Black Gold Quartz Cabochon from the famed Sheep Ranch Mine in Calaveras County, California.
 
Cut in a majestic cushion shape with a super-polished domed front and flat back, this rare specimen radiates intensity and depth. Lava-like, high-purity gold veins blaze against an exotic black quartz background, creating a powerful visual contrast that’s nothing short of mesmerizing.
 
This is not your average gold quartz. This is collector-level, investment-grade, museum-worthy material – a stone so exceptional, it's unlikely you'll ever see another like it again. It’s a true "holy grail" piece for enthusiasts of rare California gold quartz or connoisseurs of elite cabochons.
 
Perfect for a statement jewelry piece or as the centrepiece of an elite mineral collection.
“Compared to this stone, diamonds are commonplace… and tiny.”
 
RARE. EXOTIC. UNREPEATABLE.
Offered at a price reflecting its unmatched rarity and quality.
 
Specifications:
 
Stone: Authentic Natural Gold Quartz (Midnight Black with Rich Gold Veining)
Weight: 17.34 Carats / 3.468 Grams
Dimensions: Approx. 22.1mm (L) x 16.2mm (W) x 4.2mm (T)
Cut: Cushion Cabochon – Ultra-Polished Dome Face, Flat Back
Grade: Investment / Gem Grade
Origin: Sheep Ranch Mine, Calaveras County, California