MINERALS OF DISTINCTION. We strive to have the finest selection of minerals available at the most competitive price possible. We travel the world to seek out only the best and stand behind our inventory. We would love to help you find that perfect specimen for your collection, from thumbnail size and up. MEET MARC. Marc Miterman is a native of Philadelphia who has been interested in and has collected minerals for over 50 years. Very knowledgeable of all minerals, but is the one at Unique most knowledgeable about tourmaline and gem crystals. MEET EVAN. Evan A. Jones is well established amongst those in the hobby. Son of the iconic Bob Jones (writer for Rock and Gem Magazine, author of The Frugal Collector, and star of the What's Hot videos by Blue Cap Productions), Evan has been surrounded by minerals his entire life. A native of Arizona, it was only natural for him to specialize and collect Arizona minerals. Evan has a degree in geology from Arizona State University and currently is on the committee for the new Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum at the University of Arizona. WE APPRAISE AND BUY COLLECTIONS. If you have a mineral collection you wish to have appraised or if you or someone you know is looking to sell a collection, please contact us. We have experience in doing appraisals for insurance purposes, asset inventory, etc. We pay top dollar for collections!