From first hand acquisition of placer gold and rough gem materials, Placer Gold Design can create unique aspects of final stage mine development and custom jewellery design.
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Formally established in 1978 as Canadian Placer Gold Sales Ltd.,
and now doing business as Placer Gold Design.
The president, Mark Castagnoli is involved with unique aspects of
both the mining industry and the manufacture of fine jewellery products. |
Shown here:
Ekati Diamond Platium Gold Nugget in 18KT Gold
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Gibeon iron nickel meteorite inlaid with Australian crystal opal.
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As my formative years in trade were based on prospecting and mining, Placer Gold Design has literally been built from the ground up. A prospector's raison d'etre is seeking new discoveries as the greater fortune always lies over the next hill. My focus with Placer Gold Design is on creating substantial jewellery involving rare, collectable materials in their natural state. The use of natural color and texture in precious metals is our specialty. |
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Recognizing an area of great potential, I have centered our extensive collection on developing the finest, most interesting line of men's jewellery and accessories. Substantial weight and uncompromised quality, in combination with classic design, utilizing materials such as gem quality meteorite, dinosaur bone, natural gold & platinum, black jade and fine natural diamond crystal has an unquestionable appeal to both men and those who buy for them. |
Ekati Mine diamond crystal peaks
.60 - 1.0ct in weight.
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 Feature Article in Canadian Diamonds Fall 2003
Mark Castagnoli sees beauty in the pieces of kimberlite that exploration and mining companies throw away. He combines the rock with rough diamonds, meteorite, dinosaur bones - whatever he finds beautiful.
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By Sarah Efron
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