Serial Number: SG-12-005

General Description: Gold & Silver in Quartz

Grade Achieved: 38 Points out of 40 Points

Carats: 12.311

Length: .827 Inches

Width: .496 Inches

Thickness: .181 Inches

This Specimen: Specimen SG-12-005 is one of our most prized examples of all natural gold and silver in quartz, and one of the finest specimens in the world. This stone scored 38 out of 40 points and is as close to flawless as can be achieved by 100% natural stones. Gold and silver streak across the entire face of this stone in wide and easily visible veins. Expertly polished with a mirror finish, this stone captures every ray of light, and the noble metals glisten richly from any presentation angle. Earned a rarely achieved 38 points and lost one point in the Structure category and one point in the Polish Catergory. Incredible specimen, gorgeous in any display or collection. One of a kind, highly desirable, and extremely rare.

Certificate of Authenticity: A Certificate of Authenticity and the serialized grading card will accompany this specimen. The Certificate contains a description of the location where this stone was recovered and the name of the discoverer. Each Certificate is serial numbered and matches the serial number assigned to the stone. Processing Fee: There is a $45 processing fee which is already included in the price of this specimen. The fee includes worldwide shipping and full coverage insurance. Shipping & Handling: This specimen will be expertly packaged for insured worldwide delivery via Federal Express. The buyer may choose another carrier or rate and assume the added costs. Return Policy: This specimen may be returned within 7 days if the customer is not satisfied. It must be safely packaged, returned with insurance, and received in the same condition it was delivered in. A full refund, minus the processing fee, will be issued once the stone has been inspected and weighed.

The "La Vie Dansante Collection" is reserved for only the highest caliber all-natural gold and silver quartz specimens in existence. Each stone within this collection must earn a score of 38 or higher out a possible 40 points in four distinct grading categories. These categories grade the metal content, the polish and finish, the presentation, and the structure of each specimen. Specimen SG-12-005 achieved 38 out of possible 40 points, placing it as one of the highest graded all-natural specimens in the world. Specimens within this prestigious collection redefine rare beauty and represent "Life's Dancing Light". This rare specimen should serve as the centerpiece of any collection, whether residing in a luxurious display for presentation, or within an exquisite collection of precious jewelry. With less than 24 stones in existence having received such high grades, this stone represents unprecedented beauty while meeting the highest standards reserved for only the finest all-natural specimens.

Specimen SG-12-005, part of the elite "La Vie Dansante" Collection, was obtained from a gold and silver mine once personally owned and operated by William Frederick Cody, more commonly known as "Buffalo Bill". Cody, a legendary American frontiersmen and entertainer, was also employed during his younger years by the U.S. Army. His 5-year service included scouting for Indians and supplying the Army and the Kansas Pacific Railroad with buffalo meat. His superb riding and hunting skills branded him with the "Buffalo Bill" nickname. In 1872, Cody was awarded the Medal of Honor for "gallantry in action" while serving as a civilian scout for the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Towards the end of his life, Cody spent his years with other legendary western heroes, portraying his famous adventures in the world renowned "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show", which attracted millions of visitors. The show toured throughout the United States numerous times and visited Europe eight times. Cody is responsible for telling the world of the adventures to be found in the Great American West. Cody put a portion of his earnings into gold and silver mines in Arizona. This very stone was recovered from one of Cody's mine sites by William Carter, a local historian, artist, and miner. Already a rare stone due to its physical beauty, Specimen SG-12-005 is also a grand and highly coveted piece of American history worth of center stage presentation for the highest of accolades.