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Shards of the Mirror of Galadriel (Lake County Diamonds)
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The listing, Shards of the Mirror of Galadriel (Lake County Diamonds) has ended.

“Lake County Diamonds,” also called “Moon Tears,” are semi-precious stones of volcanic origin found nowhere else in the world. While not equal in hardness to real diamonds [rated 7.5 to 8 compared to a diamond’s 10 rating], Lake County diamonds have been used commercially and are capable of cutting glass.
They are highly prized by collectors and can be faceted and polished to make beautiful jewelry, nearly as brilliant as real diamonds.
According to one local tribe’s legend, a Pomo Indian chieftain and the moon fell in love. The moon could not stay with the chieftain because she was needed by the people to light the night sky and mark the seasons. She was so sad to leave the chieftain that she wept “Moon Tears.”

This lot of 5 Lake County Diamonds comes enclosed in a beautiful mesh/lace drawstring bag. Inspired by the Elven queen, Galadriel, of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of The Rings, this collection is one of beauty and elegance.

*Middle-Earth inspired gift wrapping for the winner upon request*
Questions & Comments
Original
Nice auction!
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Sep 6th, 2011 at 8:10:16 PM PDT by
Original
Thanks!
Sep 7th, 2011 at 5:59:08 PM PDT by
Original
Where are these from? i love them! never heard of them...will be bidding!!!!
Sep 7th, 2011 at 7:40:28 PM PDT by
Original
Lake County, California. My home-place. The base of the county is a lake, enclosed in volcanoes.
Lake County "diamonds" are xenoliths of quartz, which were picked up by erupting lavas of Mt. Konacti while underground and brought to surface. The rounded shapes are due to partial melting and resorption by the lavas before cooling.
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Sep 7th, 2011 at 8:51:58 PM PDT by
Original
****I can enclose a description of Lake County Diamonds (both from a mineral standpoint, as well as native belief) to the winner, if wanted. Just ask after your win!***
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Sep 7th, 2011 at 8:56:59 PM PDT by
Original
Thank ya, kindly! Best of luck!
Sep 6th, 2011 at 9:35:14 PM PDT by
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Very pretty!
Sep 7th, 2011 at 9:10:13 AM PDT by
Original
Arent they? I love having such a beautiful stone ONLY found in my hometown.
Gotta love Volcanoes! haha.
Sep 7th, 2011 at 5:58:21 PM PDT by
Original
And its Mt. Konocti*. I apologize for the typos.
Sep 7th, 2011 at 8:54:56 PM PDT by
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They are beautiful!!!!
Sep 9th, 2011 at 12:30:38 AM PDT by
Original
You can get them cut, also, permitting its clear enough.
Good luck!
Sep 9th, 2011 at 1:22:41 PM PDT by
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fanned and watching
also THANKS for the info
Sep 10th, 2011 at 8:27:03 PM PDT by
Original
Thank you!
Figured it may be a good idea to let the bidders know what exactly theyre bidding on.
:]
Sep 12th, 2011 at 7:16:07 AM PDT by
Original
very nice... so pretty... watching and fanned =)
Sep 12th, 2011 at 7:26:26 AM PDT by
Original
Very cool! I fanned you! Good luck on your auction!
Sep 12th, 2011 at 9:45:20 PM PDT by
Original
Thank you!!
Sep 12th, 2011 at 9:54:13 PM PDT by

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