Field to Bench

Eight years at the bench

Operating out of Jasmine Estates, Florida, we inspect raw mineral matrix and authenticated fossils with hand loupes rather than reselling unvetted bulk imports.

Our Standard

No dyed gravel, no mystery scoops, no metaphysical pretense.

Every stone in our drawers is labeled with honest crystal habit and verifiable locality. We refuse tumbled filler and bulk warehouse lots so serious collectors receive genuine natural history.

Ethical Sourcing

From river beds to claims

Our inventory originates from self-collected Florida river gravels, documented western quartz claims, and direct lapidary estates. We verify cleavage planes, natural terminations, and mineral associations before any piece reaches catalog drawers.

When preparing shark teeth, calcified coral, or delicate drusy plates, we maintain natural matrix whenever possible. We never use cosmetic waxes or artificial dyes to mask natural fractures.

Bench Disclosure

If a crystal has contact marks or a fossil required stabilization, we state it plainly on the specimen card and price it accordingly.

Field Desk Inspection Log

Looking for a specific matrix?

Send your collector want-list or classroom specimen criteria directly to our bench desk for personalized matching.