Rock crystal is a very hard colourless quartz, that provides an excellent medium for carving, and has been used for this purpose since antiquity. The name is derived from the Greek word for ice (krystallos) and the name crystal (as in manufactured glass) was derived from it. It was used for the making of cups, salts, caskets, jewellery, snuff bottles and other small decorative objects although the carving was a time-consuming process due to its hardness.

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A large Brazilian natural rock crystal specimen. 6 facets.,…

Massive Brazilian Rock Crystal: 290m Height, 4kg Weight

A large Brazilian natural rock crystal specimen. 6 facets., height 290m. 4kg

A pair of 14ct gold rock crystal and amethyst drop earrings.…

A pair of 14ct gold rock crystal and amethyst drop earrings. Weight 7.6g.

Three necklaces, coral, carnelian and rock crystal, the largest…

Three necklaces, coral, carnelian and rock crystal, the largest 86 cm long

Jewellery group includes rock crystal and silver approx:…

Jewellery group includes rock crystal and silver approx: faceted rock crystal beads 38 cm has facet wear, opal doublet set silver brooch, gold filled long guard chain missing the clasp ring, Art Deco period chrysoprase glass bead necklace length 46 cm.…

A fine rock crystal archer's ring, possibly Qing Dynasty the…

A fine rock crystal archer's ring, possibly Qing Dynasty the archer's ring of cylindrical rounded form, the interior intricately carved with a dragon, in a fitted case with a patterned green silk interior and beige exterior with pavilion motif. Diameter:…

A pair of Chinese carved rock crystal goats on fitted stands,…

A pair of Chinese carved rock crystal goats on fitted stands, clear near flawless clarity. Each with branch to its mouth, height 7.5 cm.