Loads of leafy Gold atop sparkling white drusy Quartz crystals. Out of an old collection built in the 1960s and '70s. The old label shows a price of $450 (about $3,500 in todays dollars based on inflation alone, not taking into account the dramatic rise in mineral values over the last decade).

Transparent amber/brown Danburite crystal with bevelled edges. I've had this crystal for over 10 years, it's the best one I've ever been able to acquire.

Large Cerussite crystals atop pink Barite. These are fairly common (or were) though usually with much smaller crystals. This is by far the best such specimen I've ever owned. It's undamaged and densely covered with large, translucent crystals to 4cm, with just the right amount of pink barite showing for optimal contrast.

Sturdy 2-3mm Silver wire from the famous Uchuchacua Mine in Peru. The main wire rises up then branches out into 4 separate wires at the top.

Fat, juicy Amethyst with a smaller crystal crossing in front. Great color, undamaged.