Rock Crystal Decorative Objects

A stunning specimen of green fluorite from China, formed by large intergrown cubes of different sizes, creating a beautiful and sculptural shape. The central crystal is especially st...

Rock crystal vessels were highly demanded and valuable in Medieval times. Inventories from European royal houses and the highest aristocratic families detail the important and sophisticated collections of ewers and bowls. Rock crystal has also been used extensively in religious art. Fine European reliquaries were also made of Rock Crystal including gems, enamel and other precious materials. The work of rock crystal is very ancient. The materials has been worked and valued for its solidity and its purity: it has been believed to be water ice permanently frozen. Our superb example is a gold-mounted rock crystal bowl with enamel. The items origin is not clear and various features and characteristics may lead us to think of different origins and periods of creation. A single piece of stone mounted with gold could be a Milanese work. Although the cut could be French as similar pieces belonged to the French royalty (especially the art lover Duc de Berry, (1340-1416)). French and Italian crystal cutters have been active at the same time and it is often difficult to differentiate their works. Islamic art also influenced European artists. The famous Fatimid treasury provided examples of their sophistication and quality. The seven ewers carved for the Fatimid Imans (known as "The Magnificent Seven") display impressive quality of both rock crystal and enamelled mounts. Even though not identical to works by French silversmith Jean-Valentin Morel who was appointed goldsmith to Queen Victoria in 1852 or Reinhold Vasters (1927-1909) another renown German goldsmith who embellished older rock crystal items, there are similarities between these works. Both reduce their use of colour to black and white on pure gold mounts. Moreover the black enamel design is quite similar. Also, no gems are included and no human figure is represented. Sotherby's described our bowl as a "German Rock crystal bowl with later gold mounts, 15th century." Other items from the period from Germany or Austria are usually silver mounted and the decorations are more colourful and include gems or human figures but they have in common enamel motifs. In our case, the gold foot, handles and rim could date from the 1900s. An expert has established the foot, handles and rim are pure gold. The goldsmith responsible for the improvement of the bowl is possibly the most famous Reinhold Vasters whose work has been displayed in the greatest museums such as the V&A in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Rock Crystal bowl we have is gold mounted. The gold shows in enamelled details that are black and white. The gold handles are also enamelled with black acanthus-like leaves. The enamelling method could be "champleve" or "painting metal". The metal that is usually preferred is copper but these techniques are also applied to gold. The bowl itself could be from the 14th century. It's cut reminds of an estimated 14th century rock crystal ball bearing the Buoncompagni family arms...

18th century Italian fragment with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix mounted on a Italian glass bobeche base. The fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved f...

Large naturally formed black obsidian on a black base. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal g...

Special Large Lavender Amethyst Geode with Gorgeous Blue Agate Polished Back ▫️ Description An Amethyst Geode, beautiful from both front and back, showcases aesthetically pleasing ...

Nature's Artwork: Rare Blue Lace Agate Geode with Intrinsic Striped Pattern and Quartz Interior Description With rare characteristics such as striped blue agate laces, striking aes...

Pair of fine carved rock crystal candleholders with brass insert decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.

This captivating lapis lazuli sphere from Afghanistan features a deep, royal blue body accented with delicate veins of golden pyrite and soft white calcite. Place of origin: Afghani...

A rare enamel, gold and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters, Aachen, In the Renaissance style, circa 1870. The g...

This Genuine Huge Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Point from Brazil is a versatile addition to any home. With its complete termination and shiny...

19th century French marbleized painted crucifix with green mica. The crucifix originally came from a collector in France. The crucifix is painted ...

A Gorgeous, High-Grade Real Lemurian Crystal Obelisk with Perfect Phantom Inclusion from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description With beautiful aesthetics, perfect crystallization, optic...

A Natural Sculptural Masterpiece in the Form of Giant Amethyst Geodes ▫️ Description A rare pair of Amethyst Geodes that tower with royal presence, these majestic specimens showcas...

This refined, slim-cut lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan showcases an exceptionally deep, velvety blue with subtle golden pyrite flecks and faint calcite veining. Despite its slen...

Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...

This AAA-Grade Amethyst Cluster stands as an extraordinary gem with world-class characteristics. Featuring dark, rich, and AAA-Grade Amethyst Dr...

Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...

Natural Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Peach-Pink Druzy Crystals on Stand ▫️ Description You might be wondering — is this vivid peach-pink color natural? The answer is yes. The rich...

Carved rock crystal centerpiece. Designed brass base with hammered detail. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size, quantity, and finish upon request.

With its many qualities, including the rare Amethyst Druzy and its beautiful formation, this magnificent Amethyst Geode Cathedral is sure to add a pop of violet-purple color and a calming, peaceful atmosphere to your decor or crystal collection. The Druzy formation in this Amethyst Cathedral...

Intact, Gallery-Grade Brazilian Calcite on Amethyst – UV-Reactive Cabinet Specimen ▫️ Description This Brazilian Calcite on Amethyst specimen combines gorgeous aesthetics with natu...

Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact Description A geode full of secrets and breathtaking beauty. This rare agate geode slic...

Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact Description Brazil is one of the world’s top producers of agate, and occasionally a geo...

Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal . Come in ...

Small Natural Water Clear Honey-Orange Citrine, A Natural Citrine of Exceptional Beauty ▫️ Description A spectacular small specimen from the famous mines of Araçuaí, Brazil, this N...

This massive genuine polished Madagascan Rose Quartz sphere of 13" diameter and 153 lbs is a rare, museum quality specimen crafted from a single piece of light-pink hued Rose Quartz. Its glossy finish provides a dramatic presentation. This large sphere is a visually-striking ornament, ideal for elevating any interior design. Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. One of the most important stones for Heart Chakra work, Rose Quartz opens the heart to all types of love - love of self, love of family, love of friends, romantic love. Because it is a type of quartz, Rose Quartz does have a high...

Pair of natural rock crystal candle holders with polish brass stands. Created by Pheonix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.   

Pair of X-Tall Large Amethyst Geodes, Lavender Purple, Filled with Sparkly Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description A book-matched pair of Amethyst Geodes showcases gorgeous characteristics s...

An impressive large crystal of selenite from the Mica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, beautifully transparent and resting on its natural matrix. The surface has a soft, glassy lustre that...

This exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style six-arm candelabras is crafted from bronze and adorned with stunning rock crystal. Each candelabra features six gracefully cu...

Stunning Pair of Tall Amethyst Cathedral Geodes – Sparkling Lavender Crystals with Rare Calcite & Goethite Inclusions ▫️ Description This exceptional pair of tall, bookmatched amet...

Rare Giant Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals – Stunning Natural Statement Piece ▫️ Description This extraordinary, rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere beautifully showcases the hi...

Majestic Pair of High-Grade Amethyst Geodes, the Purest Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst with Intact Calcites ▫️ Description An imposing and magnificent pair of Amethyst Geodes, these e...

From Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Anhui Province, China Lustrous dark-blue azurite crystals lining cavities front and rear on a crystallized mass of azurite with with fibrous green mal...

Nature's Artwork: Rare Blue Lace Agate Geode with Intrinsic Striped Pattern and Quartz Interior Description With rare characteristics such as striped blue-toned laces, stunning aes...

A striking specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, displaying an intense deep red colour and remarkable lustre. The surface is covered with brilliant, well-formed crystals of varying si...

Blue Lace Agate Butterfly Geode with White Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description A fascinating small geode that was cut open to show the world its internal beauty, this Agate Geode Wings com...

Exquisite 24-Inch Amethyst Geode with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning 24-inch Amethyst Geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal collec...

Pair of Rare, Tall Double-Chambered Citrine Geodes with Sparkly Orange Druzy ▫️ Description ▫️ From time to time, nature outdoes itself—in this case, with a tall, double-chambered...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

This striking Fluorite specimen from the renowned Elmwood Mine in Tennessee features impressive, naturally formed cubic crystals in soft lavender to deep violet hues. The gemmy trans...

Rare Brazilian Amethyst Cluster – Superb, Intact X-Large Points ▫️ Description Although Brazilian amethyst is widespread, this cluster is exceptional, showcasing some of the larges...

Citrine Geode Portal Slice – Golden Orange Citrine on Stand ▫️ Description With striking presence and rare beauty, this Citrine Geode Portal brings beautiful aesthetics and an outs...

18th century Italian gilded scroll fragment mounted on a polished red and white hematoid quartz heart. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbo...

A Gorgeous 100% Natural Lace Agate Geode with a Sparkling Galaxy Violet Amethyst Cave ▫️ Description It’s rare to find a geode that is truly beautiful from every angle. This specim...

Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...

Beautiful Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, artistically hand embeded with fantastic crystal quartz stones, to make exceptional piece of art fo...

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, Lapis Lazuli, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box, Attributed to Hermann Ratzersdorfer. The box is constructed from silver-gilt and fully ...

Rare Agate Wings with Crystallized Center – The Perfect Agate ▫️ Description A mirrored pair of agate slices that embodies true rarity—this superb Brazilian agate is easily among t...

X-large Calcite on a Gorgeous Amethyst Geode ▫️ Description Sculptural and with gorgeous aesthetics, this remarkable specimen combines an extra-large calcite crystal, a deep purple...

Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...

Large white crystal quartz geode with a baroque pearl. Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations. This is a large geode specimen...

Gallery Grade Amethyst Cluster with AAA, X-Large Saturated Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description When discussing deep-purple amethyst, the first thought often goes to specimens from Urugua...

A Superb Aesthetical Prismatic Calcite from Brazil ▫️ Description Sculptural, aesthetic, and perfect, this Amethyst Geode Portal features a rare inclusion of Calcite that stands up...

This specimen is a magnificent watermelon tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan. It has a beautiful purple-tinged bottom with a luminous green center and ...

Giant Citrine Geodes Set as Butterfly Wings with High-Grade Golden Orange Druzy ▫️ Description Giant in size, stunning in beauty and aesthetics, and arranged as magnificent wings, ...

A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...

Pair of Sculptural Amethyst and Citrine Butterfly Angel Wings ▫️ Description A finely aesthetic book-matched pair of Amethyst and Citrine geodes, these naturally sculptured geode w...

Sculptural 18th century Rococo Italian gilded leaf fragments with quartz crystals on a selenite slab. The Italian fragments originally came from a historical Italian church. The fra...

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice from Norrbotten, Sweden. The Muonionalusta is a meteorite classified as fine octahedrite, type IVA (Of) which impacted in northern Scandinavia,...