Lifetime Mineral, Gemstone, Geology & Lapidary Collection Live Auction Menomonee Falls, Wi

LIVE, IN-PERSON AUCTION This live, in-person auction will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026. Inspection begins at 4:00 PM.Live bidding begins at 6:00 PM. All purchased items must be paid for and removed at the close of the auction Friday evening. REGISTER NOW! Best Estate Services Inc. is pleased to present the: John Horvath Mineral & Lapidary Collection Auction Held at: N65 W14104 Hazel K CircleMenomonee Falls, WI 53051 This remarkable lifetime collection was assembled by John Horvath, a member of the Kettle Moraine Geological Society, and offers an exciting opportunity for mineral collectors, lapidary artists, rockhounds, jewelry makers, dealers, and geology enthusiasts. The auction includes a wide assortment of collectible mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones, rough rock, polished stones, lapidary materials, slabs, display specimens, and geological curiosities. Featured materials include quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst, tourmaline, malachite, smithsonite, celestite, fluorite, turquoise, jade, agate, jasper, aquamarine, emerald, ruby, topaz, moonstone, obsidian, chalcedony, chrysoprase, and many additional minerals and gemstones. Specimens and materials represented in the collection originate from locations throughout the United States and from countries including Brazil, Mexico, Canada, India, Australia, and other regions around the world. Many pieces retain collector-applied identification or locality labels. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the scheduled preview and personally inspect the collection before bidding. Mineral identifications and origins are based primarily on collector-applied labels and available research and have not been independently authenticated. IMPORTANT AUCTION INFORMATION Live, in-person bidding only 20% buyer’s premium All items are sold as-is, where-is No shipping is available for this auction Winning bidders must provide their own boxes, packing materials, labor, tools, and suitable transportation All purchases must be paid for and removed from the property at the close of the auction Friday evening Whether you are an experienced collector, lapidary enthusiast, jewelry artist, reseller, educator, or simply fascinated by the natural beauty of minerals and gemstones, this auction offers a rare opportunity to purchase directly from an extensive private collection. REGISTER NOW Arrive prepared to bid, pay, pack, and remove all winning lots before leaving the auction property. John Horvath mineral collection, mineral auction Wisconsin, live mineral auction, live auction Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin mineral auction, lapidary collection auction, gemstone auction, crystal auction, rockhound auction, estate mineral collection, collectible minerals for sale, rough gemstones, polished stones, lapidary slabs, jewelry-making stones, quartz specimens, amethyst specimens, fluorite specimens, turquoise, jade, agate, jasper, aquamarine, emerald, ruby, topaz, moonstone, obsidian, chalcedony, chrysoprase, geology collection, rock and mineral auction, Kettle Moraine Geological Society, Best Estate Services auction, Wisconsin live auction, Menomonee Falls estate auction