Thumbnail Corner

Why Thumbnails?

With the advent of “connoisseur” specimen collecting in the past few decades, many collectors have focused more on obtaining the highest quality specimens rather than the largest size. Thumbnail sized specimens have the unique benefit of offering the possibility of near perfection, as well as offering the ability to collect many rare species that simply are not available in larger sizes. Additionally, thumbnail specimens can provide an affordable entry point for new collectors with high quality specimens at a reasonable cost. The Arkenstone is proud to offer a wide selection of thumbnail specimens at every price point - from exceptional, competition-worthy specimens to fine, budget-friendly options. Browse all available thumbnail specimens!

Featured Specimens

Corundum var. Sapphire (twinned)

Corundum var. Sapphire (twinned)

Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Prov., Sri Lanka
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm
Wulfenite and Mimetite

Wulfenite and Mimetite

Rowley Mine, Painted Rock Mining Dist., Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
Thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm
Pink Topaz

Pink Topaz

Katlang, Mardan Dist., Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prov., Pakistan
Thumbnail, 1.9 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Gold

Gold

Round Mountain, Toquima Range, Nye Co., Nevada, USA
Thumbnail, 2.9 x 2.5 x 0.9 cm
Pezzottaite

Pezzottaite

Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.0 cm
Silver with Acanthite

Silver with Acanthite

Butte Mining Dist., Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
Thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
Cavansite

Cavansite

Wagholi Quarries, Wagholi, Pune Dist., Maharashtra, India
Thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm
Metatorbernite

Metatorbernite

Margabal Mine, Rodez, Aveyron, Occitane, France
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.7 cm
Cubanite

Cubanite

Henderson No. 2 Mine, Jamesie, Nord-du-Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm
Grossular var. Tsavorite

Grossular var. Tsavorite

Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Simanjiro Dist., Manyara Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
Cobaltite

Cobaltite

Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Örebro Co., Sweden
Thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
Fluorapophyllite-(K) with Stilbite

Fluorapophyllite-(K) with Stilbite

Pune Dist., Pune Div., Maharashtra, India
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm
Fluorapatite

Fluorapatite

Pulsifer Quarry, Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA
Thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm
Forsterite var. Peridot

Forsterite var. Peridot

Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra Dist., Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prov., Pakistan
Thumbnail, 2.9 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm
Triplite

Triplite

Shigar Valley, Shigar Dist., Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
Fluorite on Pyrite

Fluorite on Pyrite

Cerro de Pasco, Pasco Prov., Pasco, Peru
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm
Rutile

Rutile

Adams Mine, Alexander Co., North Carolina, USA
Miniature, 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm
Azurite with Malachite (circa 1930)

Azurite with Malachite (circa 1930)

Sacramento Shaft, Bisbee, Warren Dist., Mule Mtns., Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm
Rose Quartz (scepter) on Quartz

Rose Quartz (scepter) on Quartz

Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford Co., Maine, USA
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm
Elbaite

Elbaite

Tourmaline King Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Thumbnail, 3.1 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm
Gold (Ram's horn)

Gold (Ram's horn)

Choco Department, Colombia
Thumbnail, 2.1 x 1.0 x 0.3 cm
Gem Spinel

Gem Spinel

Pein-pyit, Pein-pyit Zone, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.75 x 1.1 cm
Diamond (twinned)

Diamond (twinned)

South Africa
Thumbnail, 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm
Beryl var. Emerald

Beryl var. Emerald

Coscuez Mine, Muzo, Boyaca Dept., Colombia
Thumbnail, 1.9 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm

Interview with Alex Schauss - Tucson 2023

Learn more about the thumbnail collection of Alex Schauss, through an interview conducted with him at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 2023 during the initial display and release of his collection.

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The Alex Schauss Thumbnail Collection

The Alex Schauss Thumbnail Collection

 Killer Thumbnails!

Killer Thumbnails!

 New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

 Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

 Mixed Worldwide Thumbnails

Mixed Worldwide Thumbnails

 Little Treasures

Little Treasures

 Thumbnails from the Panczner Collection

Thumbnails from the Panczner Collection

 Thumbnails from the Irv Brown Collection

Thumbnails from the Irv Brown Collection

 Thumbnails and Miniatures from the Carl Acosta Collection

Thumbnails and Miniatures from the Carl Acosta Collection