In terms of annual world gold production, nugget gold or placer gold makes up less that 2% of the total amount of gold mined. The vast majority found is in the form of gold dust. By weight, there is 10 times the amount of gem quality diamonds found in a year than select fine jewellery grade placer gold nuggets.
Placer Gold Design sources it’s gold nuggets globally. Smaller placer gold for inlay into jewellery is from British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Alaska. The larger placer gold nuggets are purchased from individual prospectors generally from Australia.
All of the placer gold nuggets in our jewellery and specimens are in a natural (as found) condition. Only a minimum of cleaning and polishing has been done.
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From first hand acquisition of placer gold and rough gem materials, Placer Gold Design can create unique aspects of final stage mine development and custom jewellery design. Contact Us for further information.
