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What is a black crystal used for?
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Black crystals are frequently used to center oneself during meditation, but they may also be used to expand one's mind to greater knowledge and alleviate fear of the unknown. Black represents the past and the future, good and evil, and all in between. Black crystals are intriguing, mysterious, and have a strong presence that has been valued throughout history. Find a range of antique and vintage black crystal jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated German Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated German Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher. Circa Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury German Cut Crystal Wall Sconce by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate wall sconce or Flush mount from Glashütte Limburg in Germany. Made during the 1960s. Its made from cut faceted clear crystal glass wire-set on a chromed base.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of kinkeldey wall lights, 2 levels, German cut crystals, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare pair of Kinkeldey wall lights designed and produced in Germany in the 1970s. Cut crystals with magnifying effect distributed over 2 levels of a golden metal s...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of kinkeldey wall lights, 4 levels, German cut crystals, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large pair of Kinkeldey wall lights designed and produced in Germany in the 1970s. Cut crystals distributed over 4 levels of a chrome metal structure.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Small Square Cut Crystal Box by Anna Huette, German Mid-Century
Located in Andernach, DE
Elegant glossy small and square mid-century Bohemian style box from clear cut crystal, fantastic hand cut patterns,
made in Germany around 1960 by Anna Hütte and is Hand crafted.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Antique German .800 Silver and Diamond Cut Crystal Claret Jug or Pitcher
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The body of the jug is composed of a very heavy and deeply cut crystal with a diamond pattern and pedestal base.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Silver


