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Desert Rose Rock

Large Desert Rose Sculpture, Rock Crystal, Prehistoric Style, Tunisia
Large Desert Rose Sculpture, Rock Crystal, Prehistoric Style, Tunisia

Large Desert Rose Sculpture, Rock Crystal, Prehistoric Style, Tunisia

Located in Hellouw, NL

The Desert Rose is a striking cluster of crystal formations that naturally forms in arid, sandy regions—most famously, the desert. Composed mainly of selenite (a variety of gypsum) a...

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Late 20th Century Tunisian Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of Varied Desert Rose Specimens
Collection of Varied Desert Rose Specimens

Collection of Varied Desert Rose Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied collection of 5 desert rose specimens, each presented on an exclusive small display base to create a display worthy of a museum. Desert rose, also known as satin spar, sele...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation On Plinth
Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation On Plinth

Large Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation On Plinth

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite
Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite

By Kathryn McCoy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A sculptural treasure born from the raw elegance of nature, this Inside-Out Bowl by Kathryn McCoy is meticulously handcrafted from Desert Rose Selenite. Each individual mineral roset...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Pink Rose on Stem & Rock ptn, Ca 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Pink Rose on Stem & Rock ptn, Ca 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Pink Rose on Stem & Rock ptn, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Desert Plate, in the Pink Rose on stem with Rock gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Large North African Selenite Desert Rose Crystal Specimen
Large North African Selenite Desert Rose Crystal Specimen

Large North African Selenite Desert Rose Crystal Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large selenite desert rose crystal specimen, originating from North Africa, presented on one of our exclusive large bases for display. With its organic form and 360-degree crystal...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Natural mineral specimen: pyrite, desert rose, fluorite crystals, Italy 1880.
Natural mineral specimen: pyrite, desert rose, fluorite crystals, Italy 1880.

Natural mineral specimen: pyrite, desert rose, fluorite crystals, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

This Wunderkammer specimen represents a superb example of historic Italian craftsmanship and naturalistic collecting from the late nineteenth century. The pedestal maintains the clas...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

"Desert Rose" Natural Selenite Sculpture by Interi, on a Lucite Base
"Desert Rose" Natural Selenite Sculpture by Interi, on a Lucite Base

"Desert Rose" Natural Selenite Sculpture by Interi, on a Lucite Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

"Desert Rose" Selenite also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. It is well known for its naturally forming se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natural specimen from a Wunderkammer: desert rose and red crystals, Italy 1880.
Natural specimen from a Wunderkammer: desert rose and red crystals, Italy 1880.

Natural specimen from a Wunderkammer: desert rose and red crystals, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen from a Wunderkammer. Desert rose and red crystals composition, mounted on a gilded fruitwood base in the shape of a vase. Italy, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

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French Desert Rose Crystal
French Desert Rose Crystal

French Desert Rose Crystal

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H 8 in W 13 in D 12 in

French Desert Rose Crystal

Located in Dallas, TX

French desert rose crystal One of a kind decor piece sourced from Europe by our team. Two pieces of crystal sold together as a set.

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21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

‘Desert Rose’ Selenite Crystal Formation
‘Desert Rose’ Selenite Crystal Formation

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H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in

‘Desert Rose’ Selenite Crystal Formation

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. The spec...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Rock Crystal

Desert Rose' Selenite Crystal Formation
Desert Rose' Selenite Crystal Formation

Desert Rose' Selenite Crystal Formation

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H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Desert Rose' Selenite Crystal Formation

Located in Marbella, ES

Un gran espécimen mineral natural de Selenita. La selenita, también conocida como chispa satinada, rosa del desierto o flor de yeso son cuatro variedades de estructura cristalina del...

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Early 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Gypsum "Desert Rose" Geode on Lucite
Gypsum "Desert Rose" Geode on Lucite

Gypsum "Desert Rose" Geode on Lucite

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H 12 in W 13 in D 12 in

Gypsum "Desert Rose" Geode on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Nicknamed the desert rose, this type of Gypsum aggregate cluster is a geological rarity that is formed during water evacuation. This organic object is presented on a custom lucite St...

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20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite
Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Desert Rose Selenite also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. It well known for its natural forming selenite-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

"Desert Rose" Selenite Mounted on Lucite
"Desert Rose" Selenite Mounted on Lucite

"Desert Rose" Selenite Mounted on Lucite

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H 12 in W 15 in D 11 in

"Desert Rose" Selenite Mounted on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

"Desert Rose" Selenite also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. It is well known for its naturally forming se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral on Lucite
Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral on Lucite

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral on Lucite

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H 11 in W 21 in D 12 in

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Selenite "Desert Rose" specimens are rosette formations of crystal clusters of gypsum of barite which contain sand grains. The 'petals' fan open in radiating flattened crystal cluste...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite
Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Desert Rose Selenite also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. It is well known for its naturally forming sele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite
Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Desert Rose Selenite also known as Gypsum rose or sand rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. It is well known for its naturally forming sele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Orange "Desert Rose" Selenite with Tangerine Crystal Quartz Points
Orange "Desert Rose" Selenite with Tangerine Crystal Quartz Points

Orange "Desert Rose" Selenite with Tangerine Crystal Quartz Points

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Orange "Desert Rose" selenite with tangerine crystal quartz points. This form of selenite is also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combinatio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz

Natural specimen: with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, Italy 1880.
Natural specimen: with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, Italy 1880.

Natural specimen: with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse with Amethyst, Mica and Desert rose crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

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Desert Rose Rock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desert rose rock you’re looking for. A desert rose rock — often made from rock crystal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage desert rose rock you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desert rose rock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desert rose rock, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desert rose rock over the years, but those crafted by Kathryn McCoy and Mason's Ironstone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desert Rose Rock?

The average selling price for a desert rose rock at 1stDibs is $1,988, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $5,085 for the highest priced.

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