This isn’t just vanadinite.

It’s the vanadinite collectors whisper about.

From the now-legendary Gem Pocket discovered in 2019 by my close friend Abdou and his brothers, this specimen stands as a true masterpiece—world-class in form, luster, and color. The crystals are razor-sharp, glassy, and saturated with a rich, gem-red tone that explodes into glowing fire in direct sunlight. The shift is massive—what looks deep and intense indoors becomes electric in the sun, catching every facet like stained glass lit from behind.

This piece was hand-mined under brutal, cramped conditions—no machines, just skill and sweat. Abdou’s family-operated team worked in tight, winding shafts to extract these specimens with the utmost care. Perfectly preserved, naturally sculpted, and collection ready.

It has remained hidden until now, kept safe in Abdou’s private collection. With no new discoveries of this caliber since—and with changing regulations tightening access to these mines—it’s likely we’ll never see material like this again.

What you see here is more than a mineral—it’s a moment in time, a family’s triumph, and the finest expression of vanadinite the world has ever known.