Rock Crystal Jewelry
Rock crystal, sometimes referred to as quartz crystal, is pure quartz — a colorless and transparent variety that has been valued for thousands of years. Long ago, rock crystal was believed to be a compact form of ice.
Rock Crystal: An Icy Shine
Rock crystal was used in ancient times for many types of objects — tools, decorative pieces, drinking vessels, optical devices and jewelry. When used in necklaces, rock crystal was often paired with colored stones and was carved into various shapes including teardrop, barrel and disk forms.
Polished rock crystal spheres, or crystal balls, were used as a means of divination since medieval times. Rock crystal was also used to create the first crystal chandeliers. A few hundred years ago, endless pieces of rock crystal were cut and polished by hand to create thousands of glittery chandeliers for France's Palace of Versailles.
At Ross-Simons, our rock crystal jewelry offers brilliance and beauty at an affordable price. Visit our website to browse our ever-changing collection of rock crystal rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
A sparkling, clear gemstone, rock crystal has been valued for thousands of years for its beautiful shine and versatility. For jewelry designs, rock crystal can be cut to offer the same icy appeal of a diamond, at a fraction of the cost. More about colored gemstones.
One of the most versatile gemstones, rock crystal offers sparkling clear beauty, similar to that of a diamond. Cut and polished stones are presented in sterling silver and gold jewelry designs. Rock crystal is also used in watches, and can be carved into decorative objects, even large sculptures.
While rock crystal is found all over the world, most of the gem-quality variety comes from Brazil, Madagascar, China and the United States.
Rock Crystal Jewelry Care & Handling
Rock crystal quartz is fairly hard (7 on the Mohs scale), but you should protect your jewelry from sharp blows, scratches and extreme temperature changes. Clean your rock crystal rings, earrings, necklaces and rock crystal bracelets with warm soapy water and store them in your Ross-Simons presentation box when not in use.