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Material: Quartz
Elissa Lacoste Contemporary Coat Rack, Aluminum, Resin, Marble and Quartz Powder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coat Rack Manufactured by Elissa Lacoste France, 2022 Recycled aluminum, acrylic resin, pigment, marble and quartz powder, Measurements 50 cm x 40 cm x 200 cm 19.6 in x 15.7 in x 78.7 in Edition Unique piece Exhibition Infinito Viviente, 9th November 2022 - 14th February 2023, Side Gallery, Barcelona. Side Gallery’s first solo exhibition with the French designer Elissa Lacoste, Infinito Viviente took its title from Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea...
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2010s French Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Marble, Aluminum

18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Druzy Petrified Wood
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian brown and gilded cross adorned with smoky quartz crystals and druzy petrified wood. The smoky quartz crystals are from Madagascar and druzy petrified wood from t...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rock Crystal, Quartz

Rare Tabletop Amethyst Formation with Calcite Goethite & Quartz
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long fromation preserves a prominent golden calcite crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptura...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. The pair of cranes are mounted on a rock crystal quartz min...
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2010s Brazilian Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
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2010s Brazilian Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Stone

Rose Quartz Hummingbird Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, with brass beak and feet, mounted on a rock crystal quartz and green marble...
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2010s Brazilian Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Blue and White Quartz Geode Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of blue and white quartz geode specimen bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century. A great pair for an office, a li...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Ruby Hummingbird on Amethyst & Quartz Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious ruby stone hummingbird mounted on an amethyst and quartz mineral specimen base. This exotic bird is a decorative combination of ornithology and ...
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2010s American Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Amethyst, Tourmaline, Quartz

Jewel pietradura walking stick depicting the rape of Europa, France 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking Stick knob made out of green quartz semi-precious stone, oval enamel miniature painted on copper, depicting the rape of Europa and the bull. 18...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Metal, Gold

Necklace with Tourmaline and Citrine Quartz from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian "torchon" round-neck necklace with tourmaline and citrine quartz. Mounted with gold (gr.4.25). Unique piece. ref. G/125 Wearable also...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster
Located in London, GB
Smoky quartz crystal cluster Continental, 20th Century Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 21cm Formed by nature, the base of the smoky quartz crystal cluster is of a salmon pink shade...
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20th Century European Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Pair of Quartz Crystal Geode Bookends in Blue and White
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of natural quartz crystal bookends with vibrant hues of blue. The hand carved specimens feature polished fronts with rough live edges. Made of crystallized minerals that take th...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Pair of Refurbisged Black Art Deco Night Stands, Yugoslavia 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of gorgeous Art Deco Nightstands. They feature beautiful, minimalist shape, with one small drawer and a cabinet beneath it. The nightstands were recently refurbished and painted black. new door knobs made of brass and marble have been added to them, as well as the hair pin legs, to make them a bit taller and lighter on sense of design. Made in Yugoslavia in 1930s...
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1930s Croatian Art Deco Vintage Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Brass, Iron

Antique Polar Bear Cub in Silver Plate on Quartz Rock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Polar Bear Sculpture. An arctic sculpture of a polar bear on an iceberg. The polar bear is well made, silver plated and the iceberg is made of...
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1930s British Vintage Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Silver Plate

18th Century Italian Cross with Tangerine Crystals on a Crystal Cluster Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross adorned with tangerine quartz crystals on a tangerine quartz and crystal cluster base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The crystal quartz points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian cross is originally 18th century. The 18th century Italian cross has been preserved and transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the church artifact...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rock Crystal, Quartz

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976. The pair are signed and da...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Bronze

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Cross with Plated Crystals on a Mica Cluster
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sliver leaf and mecca cross adorned with gold and silver plated crystal points and mica mounted on a mica and tourmaline in calcite matrix base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The gold and silver plated crystal points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is mounted on a mica and tourmaline cluster that is in a matrix of calcite. The mica holds a shimmery appearance that can reflect light - like nature's disco ball. It perfectly coordinates with the silver leaf and mecca painted cross...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver Leaf

Hardstone, Quartz, Amethyst, Nephrite and Silver-Gilt Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Hardstone, quartz, amethyst, nephrite and silver-gilt flower model Continental, 20th century Measures : Height 25cm, width 21cm, depth 12cm. This exc...
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20th Century European Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Amethyst, Quartz, Silver

Carved Purple Amethyst Macaw on Green White Quartz Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious purple amethyst Macaw mounted on a white green quartz mineral specimen base. This exotic bird is a decorative combination of ornithology and geo...
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2010s American Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Shagreen Side Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Talisa side table by R&Y Augousti is originally inspired by the jewelry chest version of it (see images at end of slide). This circular piece is a solid structure inlaid in cream...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Brass

Large Hardstone, Quartz, Gold, and Lapis Lazuli Model of an Alpine Flower Bed
Located in London, GB
Large hardstone, quartz, gold, nephrite and lapis lazuli model of an alpine flower bed Continental, 20th Century Measures: Height 7cm, width 37cm, depth 27cm A beautiful objet d'art, this exceptionally fine flower bed model is a 20th century continental precious stone and metal model, made from a host of precious materials and assembled with great poise, skill, and artistry. The quartz base underpinning the miniature garden...
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20th Century European Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold

Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker Set W. Travertine Base 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Singularity speaker, the function takes on infinite value. we have built our design up from the most fundamental requirements of the product. Our clear sphere has captured the moment- and has augmented and empowered it- in a stunning work of art that delivers incredible, lucid sound. The Singularity speaker uses the most foundational materials and nothing else: stone, glass, wood, and the finest-quality full-range speaker driver all assembled and handcrafted in Sweden while designed in Denmark. We have encapsulated sound's vibrating air inside the crystal-clear sphere, making for a phenomenal sound that is both transparent and present. This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Travertine, Quartz, Marble, Granite

Pair of Sea Birds on Ocean Pylon Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of sea birds on ocean pylon bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1977. The pair are signed and dated and are in very good vintage condition with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Copper

Mobile in White Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Luna Sculptural Mobile by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom or to be used on its own as a stunning piece of art. Inspired by the birth of her first...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Capri Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Chabanais Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
Located in New York, NY
A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W.  
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Shagreen Side Table with Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Talisa side table by R&Y Augousti is originally inspired by the jewelry chest version of it (see images at end of slide). This circular piece is a solid structure inlaid in coal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Capri Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Baby Crib with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Capri Baby Crib by Kifu Paris is the ultimate luxury piece for your child's bedroom. Inspired by the birth of her first child, Kifu Augousti designed this piece to embrace the wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Brass

Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker with Built-In Subwoofer 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor speakers with built-in subwoofer. Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450 Our audio evokes the beauty...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Marble, Granite

Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Customizable Glass Ball Full-Range Pedestal Mono Speaker.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a single mono floor speakers without built-in subwoofer. Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450 Our audio evokes the beauty...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Marble, Granite

Natural Specimen a Pair of Druzes with Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A natural mineral specimen for Wunderkammer. A pair of Apophyllite and white quartz druzes, mounted over carved wooden base, vase shape with l...
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1870s Italian Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Black Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of custom made sculptural bookends made from prehistoric petrified wood and black crystal quartz.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Dreamy Geode End Cut Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Mineral Slice
Located in London, GB
This beautiful end cut of a geode resembles a piece of Murano glass. Greenish colours, punctuated by cut stalactite "eyes" blur into orange areas and create a wonderful aesthetic. A ...
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15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Set of Nine Natural Crystal Specimens
Located in London, GB
Set of nine natural crystal specimens Continental, 20th century Measures: Largest: Height 9cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm Smallest: Height 3cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4cm This set of nine s...
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20th Century Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Exceptional Calcite Formation, Mineral Art
Located in London, GB
An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear. Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Admiral Viscount Bridport’s Gold and Hardstone Armorial Swivel Fob Seal
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The openwork gold pendent mount supports a three sided faceted quartz, each side seal engraved respectively with the crest of Hood within the motto ‘Tria Juncta in Uno for the Order ...
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1780s English Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Gold

Purple Amethyst Sculpture Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of natural purple amethyst specimen bookends or sculptures/decorative objects, circa 20th century. Dimensions: 4" Width x 6" Height.   
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20th Century Organic Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

Amethyst Mineral Sculpture with High Crystal Peaks on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep purple amethyst cluster with unusually high peaked crystals on metal stand. The polished frame shows mineral layers developing from the rough basalt, to the grey/blue...
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15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Floating Blue Quartz Stone Pair of Bookends in Ethereal Blue Organic Modern 1970
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury pair of organic modern bookends in polished floating sea of blue quartz stone Breathtakingly beautiful, circa 1970s Measures: 4 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D (each) Ori...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Odyssee de la Mer. A large 19th century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Elis Kauppi for Kupitaan Kulta Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
By Kupittaan Kulta 1, Elis Kauppi
Located in Garnerville, NY
Sterling silver pendant with a faceted (most likely) smokey quartz stone. Fully signed, .925, Finland with Kupitaan Kulta anvil hallmark. This modernist gem possibly resembles a hamm...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Necklace with Hyaline Quartz Beads
Located in Madrid, ES
Necklace with hyaline quartz beads. Necklace formed by a succession of faceted hyaline quartz discs on their foreheads. Hyaline quartz is also called rock...
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20th Century Unknown Other Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Other

Viviana Torun Rutilated Quartz Necklace For Georg Jensen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful sterling and rutilated quartz necklace designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe and manufactured by Georg Jensen. Fully signed on neck...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Mounted Quartz Crystal Slice
Located in London, GB
Exceptional mounted Quartz slice from Brazil. Mounted on a handmade steel base the piece can also be easily removed for use on other projects such as table furniture or wall mounting.
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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Scandinavian Modern, Kupitaan Kulta Silver and Quartz Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Silver Scandinavian modern pendant with an inserted oval faceted smoky quartz stone. The chain is also silver. Designed by Kupitaan Kulta, Finland. Measures: Chain length: 16&qu...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Silver

19th Century Gold Quartz Ring
Located in Incline Village, NV
The gold quartz rectangular ring with a beveled 18-carat gold border, circa 1875, and is mounted on a later (contemporary) 14-carat gold band. It is a larg...
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19th Century American Antique Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz, Gold

Rose Quartz Crane Sculpture on Rock Crystal Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone crane with carnelian beak, fluorite crest, and brass legs. This piece is mounted on a faceted rock crystal quartz mineral spec...
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2010s Brazilian Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Earth Globe White and Teak Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth Globe white and teak all in hand-carved natural teak root and white quartz powder. On swivel base with easy rotative system. Exception...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

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Quartz

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century French Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Midcentury Animal Motif Quartz Horse Bookend or Decorative Object
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful quartz horse bookend. It looks to have some separation between the top and the base. Chips along base as well. It could be used as a bookend, or as a decorative object.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz

Customized Makenzie Nightstand
Located in Carmel, CA
The Mackenzie Nightstand is part of the BESPOKE collection and is made to measure unique creations tailored to individual needs and space. Ashley is inspired by craftsmanship and creative minds, what’s on your mind? Excellence is the result of a curated team and desire to offer custom services the size of your dreams. ASHLEY’S disdain for the word “no'' allows YOU the opportunity for YES, YES, YES. Can it be bigger/smaller, may I change the finish, and will you review images for an idea? Welcome to a furniture line eager for a challenge. When you have an idea, let’s bring it to fruition. Designed by Ashley Yeates, the Makenzie nightstand is handmade in the United States, offers a tailored design in North American ashwood with offset corners, highlighted by white quartz fabrication details and Rocky Mountain...
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2010s American Quartz More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz

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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

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A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.

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