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Why verifying a collectible mineral before purchasing it is not a detail. It is the point.
Collectors and dealers of collectible minerals naturally focus on aesthetics, rarity, and the declared provenance of a specimen. That is understandable. But here is the point
Theft of Native Gold Nuggets at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, Paris — September 2025
During the night of 15–16 September 2025, a break-in occurred in the museum’s geology and mineralogy gallery, where several native gold nuggets were stolen, with
Auction Sale of Rhodochrosite Specimens from the Sweet Home Mine (Colorado, USA) — October 2024
On 18 October 2024, Heritage Auctions presented a Sweet Home Mine rhodochrosite as the “top lot” in its Fine Minerals Auction, confirming the strong market
Crimes and Seizures in the Context of Gem & Mineral Shows
A multi-agency investigation in Tucson (USA) resulted in the seizure of paleontological resources — including dinosaur bones — intended for sale at gem and mineral
Why Mineral Due Diligence Matters
In a market where single specimens can reach six-figure prices and museum-grade gold or rhodochrosite compete with fine art, provenance and legal risk can no
Why Due Diligence in the Mineral World Has Become Essential
INTERVIEW Why Due Diligence in the Mineral World Has Become EssentialCurated by GVO – Geo Veritas Observatory Introduction Today, for our series dedicated to analysing
