Sphère en quartz rose U#28 - 5"
A 5" polished rose quartz sphere from Brazil. 3.5 kg of soft pink.
$899.00
A friendly 101
Statement Crystals
The big, one-of-a-kind rocks that make people stop in the doorway.
Geodes, cathedrals, giant clusters and rare specimens. U# pieces are the exact one in the photos.
How do you want to feel?
Starter picks
Not sure where to start?
Three easy first picks from our shelves.
Cathédrale d'améthyste U#145 - 28,8 kg
A 28.8 kg amethyst cathedral with a deep purple crystal cave.
$3,799.00
The basics
So... what makes a statement piece?
Size, rarity, or both. It's the rock that becomes the centre of the room.
A geode is a hollow rock lined with crystals. A cathedral is a tall geode stood on end. A cluster is crystals grown from one base. A specimen is a mineral kept close to how it was found.
Treated stones say so. Citrine cathedrals marked Enhanced are heat-treated amethyst.
Choosing
How to pick yours
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Start with the spot
Shelf, table or floor? Measure it first. Most listings give a size, and many give a weight.
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Think about light
Quartz sparkles near a window. Keep amethyst out of strong direct sun so the purple stays rich.
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Set a budget
Smaller U# clusters start under $100. Room-stopping cathedrals and spheres run into the thousands.
Using it
Living with a big rock
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Lift from the base
Hold it from underneath, never by the points. Heavy pieces are a two-person job.
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Give it a solid home
Use a sturdy, level surface. A display stand keeps spheres and odd shapes steady.
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Dust, don't wash
A soft dry brush is enough. Some stones, like selenite and apophyllite, don't like water.
Learn it in 10 minutes
A short, friendly cheat sheet to keep next to your new thing. Print or PDF.
QuickStudy guide
The Crystal Systems QuickStudy
The six ways crystals grow, with drawings. Rock-hound heaven on one page.
Good questions
Questions people ask us
Is the one I get the one in the photo?
Yes, if the title says U# or Unique. That's one specific piece, photographed and measured. Listings with a size range, like 3-5", are picked from a batch.
How big is it, really?
Check the title and details for size and weight, then measure your shelf. Photos can fool you.
Are these natural?
Most are natural stone. Some get a polished face or a cut base so they stand flat.
Why do some cost so much?
Size, clarity and rarity. A fist-sized quartz cluster is common. A 35 lb super-clear one is not.
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