Michael Horvath Lifetime Mineral, Gemstone, Geology & Lapidary Collection Live Auction

LIVE, IN-PERSON AUCTION — FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026

Best Estate Services Inc. invites collectors, rockhounds, lapidary artists, jewelers, educators, students, and geology enthusiasts to the Michael Horvath Live Lapidary, Gemology & Geology Auction.

Join us as we honor the life and passion of Michael Horvath, a valued member of the Kettle Moraine Geological Society, by offering his remarkable lifelong collection at public auction.

Auction Details

Friday, July 24, 2026

Inspection begins at 4:00 PM

Live bidding begins at 6:00 PM

Location:

N65 W14104 Hazel K Circle

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

This extensive collection includes mineral specimens, gemstones, crystals, rough rock, polished stones, slabs, lapidary materials, reference books, and geological collectibles. Buyers will find specimens and materials from recognized localities throughout the United States and around the world.

Highlights include tourmaline, fluorite, wulfenite, mimetite, smithsonite, aurichalcite, brochantite, malachite, chrysoprase, rutilated quartz, Utah variscite, Arizona fire agate, lapis lazuli, jade, topaz, amethyst, Lake Superior agates, Dryhead agate, Parrot Wing agate, Botswana agate, and many additional minerals and lapidary materials.

Many pieces retain collector-applied identification and locality labels. Mineral names and origins are based primarily on these labels and available information and have not been independently authenticated. All bidders are encouraged to attend inspection and examine items before bidding.

Important Information

1. This is a live, in-person auction
2. 20% buyer’s premium
3. All items are sold as-is, where-is
4. All sales are final
5. No shipping is available
6. Payment is due immediately following the auction
7. All winning purchases must be removed at the close of the auction Friday evening
8. Buyers must bring their own boxes, packing materials, labor, tools, carts, and appropriate transportation
9. Loading and packing assistance are not guaranteed

This is a unique opportunity to acquire pieces from a dedicated collector’s lifetime assemblage while joining us in celebrating Michael Horvath’s contribution to the local geological and lapidary community.

Register Now! Bring a friend, share a passion, and own a piece of nature’s treasure.

Best Estate Services Inc. | WI Licensed Auction Company #1028-53

Jacob Hills, Registered WI Auctioneer #3020-52 | Mary Jessop, Registered WI Auctioneer #4087-52