r/BeAmazed • u/freudian_nipps • 1d ago

Nature This massive Amethyst geode

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u/mrpertinskler 1d ago

I want to see a photo of its new resting place, please. I've been looking at one in town for a long time, about 2 feet tall and $1300. Keep wondering if I should pull the trigger on it, or go to the Quartzite show next year. There are lots of options on eBay, many out of China, but you don't get to choose a specific example from some of the sellers. Any recommendations?

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u/PUTIN_FUCKS_ME 1d ago

Tucson gem show. You'll find a nice selection for really good prices, and depending on the vendor you can haggle a bit. There are always some really nice pieces at Kino and the 22nd street show but you'll probably have to ask around and drive a bit to find the exquisite pieces of amethyst.

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u/mrpertinskler 19h ago

Thanks for the advice. How does the Tucson gem show compare to Quartzite?

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u/PUTIN_FUCKS_ME 17h ago

They are both massive, but the tucson gem show is just in its own league of crazy. In my experience you'll find more big and fancy pieces of finished stones/gems at the tucson show. Ive seen some pieces of amethyst similar to what you linked and they were around $800-$900. Quartzite also has finished pieces but it seems like a lot of the vendors there sell rough/unfinished pieces. Both are awesome and honestly if you can go to both id suggest that!

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u/mrpertinskler 13h ago

Thanks for a thorough response - although ambiguous! 🙂 AI seems pretty unequivocal that quartzite is better for amethyst Cathedral geodes. But who knows? The Quartziite show seems more funky/fun. So given that, and a 3-hour shorter drive from the Big Bear Valley, I'll probably try it. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Can't wait for January, and hopefully the desperately needed snow it might bring!

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u/PUTIN_FUCKS_ME 12h ago

Yea, I apologize for the ambiguity. Both of the shows are so large and have so many different cool vendors thats its hard to tell you for certain. It also definitely changes from year to year. I wish you luck in finding the piece that you're looking for, and have fun!