Refined Gold Appraisal

Gold Nugget and Polished Gold Bullion Piece

This set consists of two distinct gold specimens resting on a semi-transparent plastic jewelry flip. The first specimen is a natural gold nugget exhibiting an irregular, crystalline-like structure with a highly textured, dendritic surface. It possesses a deep yellow luster typical of high-purity placer gold, with several crevices and jagged protrusions that suggest it was retrieved from a geological deposit without significant mechanical refinement. The second specimen is a smoothed, rounded gold lump, likely a hand-poured or tumbled bullion button. It features a semi-reflective, polished surface with minor pitting and surface indentations, indicating a secondary processing phase compared to the raw nugget. Both items appear to be around 1 to 2 centimeters in length based on the scale of the background business card. There are no visible maker's marks, hallmark stamps, or weight engravings on either piece, which is common for raw mineral specimens and custom melt-poured buttons. The condition is excellent for the natural specimen, preserving its raw form, while the polished piece shows light surface abrasions consistent with handling and soft metal characteristics. These items are associated with a jewelry and coin business in Saint Petersburg, Florida, indicating they are likely being held for investment or custom jewelry fabrication. The variance between the raw and processed states provides a quality contrast between natural formation and human refinement.