In 1901, when E.T. Barnette was just founding the city of Fairbanks, Felix Pedro was busy looking for his first big strike. In July of 1902 he found it just 12 miles north of the Chena River—and the rush to Fairbanks was on.
Gold Rush Fine Jewelry has been in business for over 25 years; located in historic downtown Fairbanks, just off the banks of the Chena River near the Fairbanks Visitors Center. The rustic Alaskan setting takes you back to the old days of prospectors and gold miners. Gold Rush Fine Jewelry is proud to be the home of the finest gold nuggets in the territory.
Visit the workshop and watch firsthand as professional goldsmiths create unique jewelry designs using natural Alaskan Gold nuggets.
-No commissioned salespeople—only skilled craftsmen offering knowledge and information.
-One of the Largest selection of natural Alaskan gold nuggets
-One of the Largest selection of natural Alaskan gold nugget pendants, bracelets, and more
-Alaskan gold nugget watches
-Mens & Ladies wedding and engagement rings with Alaskan gold nugget inlay -Colored stones from around the world
-Unbeatable diamond prices -Custom and personalized designs -YOUR 100% SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
Because no two nuggets are the same you may see an item that you like but has sold. We have a huge selection of natural Alaskan gold nuggets, in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. A similar piece can be made for you. Contact us for pictures of specific pieces in your price and/or size range. However, many of our creations are just that, one of a kind creations and can never be duplicated, BUT another piece of a similar style can be made in most any size and price range. Remember, our goal is your satisfaction!
Interesting Facts About Gold! Atomic Symbol: AU
Atomic Number: 79
Atomic Weight: 96.967
Specific Gravity: 19.3
Melting Point: 1945 degrees F
Boiling Point: 5371 degrees F
Gold was formed with the earth’s crust, generally in quartz veins, millions of years ago.
Gold is very dense. 1.5 times more dense than lead, 19.3 times more dense than water.
An ounce of gold can be hammered into a thin sheet of at least 100 square feet, or stretched into a thin wire more than 5 miles long. A thread drawn from one ton of gold would stretch to the moon and back.
24 karat gold is pure and attainable only through processing and refining.
10 karat gold is 42% pure.
14 karat gold is 58% pure.
18 karat gold is 75% pure.
21–23 karat gold is natural, placer gold, 80–95% pure.
77% of all gold recovered is by lode mining, and is crushed, processed, and refined. 20% of all gold recovered is by product of other base metal mining and must also be refined. Only 3% of all gold recovered is from natural placer deposits.
Less than 1/10th of 1% of gold is found in nugget form. An average of 80 cubic yards of gravel must be sluiced to find one ounce of placer gold. A one ounce nugget is as rare to find as a five carat diamond.
Like snowflakes, no two nuggets are alike.
The largest nugget ever found in Alaska was found near Nome. It weighed 155 ounces, was 7 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2 inches thick.
Gold was first discovered in Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula in 1848.
Gold Rush Fine Jewelry holds several shows a year...featuring a gem or a particular promotion to which you are invited to come in and see what these purveyors of finery are all about! The jewelers are dedicated to creating the finest pieces of jewelry for their customers. Once you become a customer of GRFJ, you become a very valued part of the family. We have generations of Alaskans shopping with us from birthdays to weddings and then anniversaries. Graduation gifts, time pieces, anything you let your imagination create- we will do our utmost to bring to life. Remember- your 100% satisfaction is our goal!
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