VERY RARE - PLATINUM NUGGET - CRYSTAL- gray gold nugget Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 199.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Texas See more about 'VERY RARE - PLATINUM NUGGET - CRYSTAL- gray gold nugget' Description VERY RARE NATURAL PLATINUM CRYSTAL NUGGET NO RESERVE AUCTION You are bidding on a beautiful "FAT" Natural Platinum Crystal Nugget that comes from prospecting in Kondyer Massif, Khabarovskiy Kray, Russia. This nugget is 3/16” long and weighs 8.8 GRAINS ( .57 Grams). That is HUGE for a natural Platinum crystal nugget. It is extremely rare to see one of these nuggets over about 1/2 gram. The larger they are, the more valuable they are due to their rarity. Platinum crystal nuggets are extremely rare, much more rare and valuable than regular river worn platinum nuggets. Platinum is currently more than twice the price of gold. The price for platinum crystals like this one typically ranges from about $300 to $500 per gram, and they are very difficult to find for sale anywhere. This shapely platinum crystal is just as it was found in a placer prospect in Russia. The shape has not been altered in any way. Notice the incredible geometric shapes of this spectacular platinum crystal. It is very fat and has nice surface features, excellent luster, and lots of character. It comes with a location card authenticating the discovery location and certifying the fact that it is a natural platinum crystal nugget. It is a gem grade multi-crystal nugget and the high bidder will not be disappointed. It would make a wonderful addition to your collection. It also makes a great investment and is ideal for jewelry making, gift giving or displaying. I have sold many Platinum Nuggets and other items on Ebay. Check out all the positive feedback from my many satisfied buyers. You can bid on my auctions in confidence. I photograph all my nuggets using a close-up lens, which magnifies the nuggets to show more detail. The nugget you see is the nugget you will receive. The lines in the ruler are in 1/16" increments. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE MY OTHER EBAY AUCTIONS More Information About Natural Platinum Crystals Platinum in natural nugget form is a rare occurrence, much more so when it occurs in crystal form. Platinum crystals, like the one on auction here, are the rarest form of platinum and occur mainly in Russia. They are rarely found anywhere else in the world. Truly this is a rare collectors item. Platinum crystals and platinum nuggets are found in their natural state in “placer” form. “Placer” means that the metal has been released by the elements ( water, ice, wind, glaciers, etc ), from its original location ( usually in a vein of some sort ), and has been deposited by the elements to a different location ( often a river, stream, gulley or an ancient river bed ). SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping & Handling is ONLY $4.95 within the USA. INSURANCE: If you don't insure your items, they are shipped at your risk of loss by the Postal Service. Insurance charges (within the USA only) are $1.70 for combined winning bids up to $50, $2.15 over $50 up to $100, $2.60 over $100 up to $200, $4.60 over $200 up to $300. Add $0.95 for each additional $100 over $300. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Shipping & Handling outside the USA is $5.95. Insurance is available at extra cost if desired. Email me for exact insurance cost outside the USA. PAYMENT TERMS: I accept Pay Pal, money orders or cashiers checks. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If any item purchased from my auctions is not exactly as described in the auction you may return it for a full refund of your purchase price. Place a Bid!