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CG04 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 8 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm
 
 
 

WOW! This gwindel features incredible shape combined with perfect quality! It has all every gwindel collector is dreaming of. The pictures are just snapshots made in my hands, but they say it all. What a freaking killer!


CB29 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 5.3 x 5 x 1.6 cm
 
 
 

WOW! This is a half-closed half-open gwindel of the very best quality one can look for! Ultra-rare shape, flawless transparency and gorgeous twist! It truly sets a standard for the exceedingly rare shape. Just mind-blowing!


RD125 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Galenstock, Furka, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 13.5 x 11.1 x 4.7 cm
 
 
 

This is a huge and very impressive gwindel specimen. It features 6-7 doubly terminated individual smoky quartz crystals stacked together and forming this wonderful gwindel crystal. Small chipping is present along the sides, but it is in fact small in context. The colour and gemminess are incredibly fine and make this a centerpiece for every alpine collection. Great quality and visual impact!


WB03 - Faden Quartz - SOLD
Talti-Kharmang, Kargil Valley, Pakistan
Size: 10.2 x 5.5 x 2 cm
 
 
 

This is a very sharp and unusually flat faden quartz crystal. It is highly transparent, and some chlorite inclusions add even more interest. Great condition and visual impact!


CW10 - Smoky Quartz - SOLD
Cavradi, Val Curnera, Tujetsch, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 9.5 x 6.9 x 5.5 cm
 
 
 

Smoky quartz is very rare at the famous Cavradi, and this specimen comes from the best pocket of smoky quartz ever found there. It features a main crystal in a cluster of smaller ones, a little bit of the typical Cavradi schist matrix is attached on the back. There are a few contacts at the sides, but there is no damage on any of the main crystals.


BN08 - Smoky Quartz - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 6.7 x 5.8 x 4.9 cm
 
 
 

This specimen features a top quality smoky quartz crystal surrounded by smaller ones and small adularia crystals on the bottom side. All crystals are in pristine condition and have the very best colour, lustre and transparency! The back side is crystallized also.


PH17 - Smoky Quartz - SOLD
Schönachtal, Zillertal, Tirol, Austria
Size: 10.4 x 7.9 x 7.8 cm
 
 
 

Slightly coloured smoky quartz crystals forming a highly attractive cluster. No damage, tiny little anatases are attached on top and back sides.


A124 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Feldschijen, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 8 x 8 x 4.2 cm
 
 
 

What a fantastic gwindel specimen! It has morion colour and a wonderful deep reddish brown when backlight. There are a few small contacts on the base side (these are well visible on the pictures, but they are all small and insignificant). There is no damage, no edge wear and no chips! The luster is exceptionally bright on all sides! Internal gemminess is amazing also, no cracks and no inclusions from top to bottom! One of the very best small cabinet sized smoky gwindels we have ever had!


CW28 - Quartz - SOLD
Piz Miezdi, Valsertal, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 12.3 x 11.9 x 5.6 cm
 
 
 

Several dozen quartz crystals on matrix forming a specimen of great aesthetics and quality.


CW18 - Smoky Quartz - SOLD
Frunthorn, Valsertal, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 10.8 x 6.5 x 5.1 cm
 
 
 

While smokey quartz is very common from the Val Giuv area this crystal comes from the Frunthorn area in Graubünden. It has a very good brownish-red color and a very good shape all around. Most of the bottom is recristalized again.


BM06 - Quartz - SOLD
Piz Miezdi, Valsertal, Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 7.2 x 6.3 x 3.3 cm
 
 
 

Water clear quartz crystals featuring razor sharp edges atop and fine striations along the prism faces. Zero damage and great visual impact! A little schist matrix is attached on lower back side.


A150 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 6.2 x 5 x 1.7 cm
 
 
 

This is a gorgeous gwindel for the advanced alpine collector! It has perfect shape, like a tree, and is in great condition all around! The bottom side is fully crystallized and free of damage. The crystal has a fantastic smoky hue, and it is also fully transparent throughout. There are really zero internal flaws or inclusions!