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Lot # 1 - Rare California Benitoite: Vivid Electric‑Blue Collector Gem-.52 Count
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | |
| Start Date/Time: | 02-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 09-Mar-2026 7:06:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$315.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Caveatauctor |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
What Benitoite Is Benitoite is a barium titanium silicate mineral, famous for its intense blue color and its rarity. It’s the state gemstone of California, and for good reason — it’s found in gem quality almost exclusively in one locality on Earth. Typically sapphire‑blue, but can range from colorless to violet Strong dispersion (fire), giving it a sparkle similar to diamond Usually faceted into small stones because large crystals are extremely rare Often shows triangular crystal forms, which is unusual and distinctive The only significant gem‑quality source is: San Benito County, California — specifically the historic Dallas Gem Mine Small, non‑gem occurrences exist elsewhere in the world, but nothing comparable. Benitoite forms under very unusual geological conditions involving: High‑pressure, low‑temperature metamorphism Rare elements (barium + titanium) A narrow stability range
This combination makes natural formation extremely uncommon. All gemstone and mineral descriptions are provided to the best of our ability based on visual assessment and available information. None of the stones in this auction have been GIA‑certified or professionally graded. The winning bidder is welcome to have any stone independently certified, graded, or appraised at their own expense. All items are sold as‑is.Color & Appearance
Where It Comes From
Why It’s So Rare
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Auction History
Highest bidder is Caveatauctor
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2026 7:03:51 PM | $315.00 | Caveatauctor |
| 09-Mar-2026 7:01:03 PM | $305.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 7:00:31 PM | $280.00 | NothingButNet |
| 09-Mar-2026 7:00:19 PM | $275.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 7:00:19 PM | $275.00 | NothingButNet |
| 09-Mar-2026 6:59:57 PM | $255.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 6:59:04 PM | $250.00 | NothingButNet |
| 09-Mar-2026 6:59:04 PM | $250.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 6:58:06 PM | $230.00 | NothingButNet |
| 09-Mar-2026 6:58:06 PM | $225.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 6:57:50 PM | $205.00 | NothingButNet |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:52:06 AM | $101.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:51:52 AM | $100.00 | mickellr |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:51:52 AM | $100.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:51:44 AM | $76.00 | mickellr |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:51:44 AM | $75.00 | Wisewillow |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:44:25 AM | $66.00 | mickellr |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:44:01 AM | $56.00 | MotherofFreyja |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:44:01 AM | $55.00 | mickellr |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:43:51 AM | $53.00 | MotherofFreyja |
| 09-Mar-2026 11:43:51 AM | $52.00 | mickellr |
| 09-Mar-2026 9:59:50 AM | $51.00 | MotherofFreyja |
| 09-Mar-2026 9:59:29 AM | $50.00 | ATrueGem |
| 09-Mar-2026 9:59:29 AM | $50.00 | MotherofFreyja |
| 06-Mar-2026 8:31:37 PM | $33.00 | ATrueGem |
| 06-Mar-2026 3:24:33 AM | $31.00 | Caveatauctor |
| 03-Mar-2026 11:42:06 AM | $26.00 | Cago |
| 03-Mar-2026 11:42:06 AM | $25.00 | Mykover |
| 03-Mar-2026 8:32:09 AM | $23.00 | Cago |
| 03-Mar-2026 8:17:25 AM | $16.00 | BamBai |
| 03-Mar-2026 8:17:25 AM | $15.00 | Cago |
| 02-Mar-2026 12:19:12 PM | $5.00 | BamBai |
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