
A great slice of Watermelon Tourmaline with alternating layers of pink and green. This is from the same crystal as our previous listing (i-min-1711) and could be paired to make a matching set of jewelry or as an addition to a collection!
Measurements: ~ 1", 4.2 grams
Location: Brazil

Silverado Jet with gorgeous luster that has been carved into a bird fetish. The bird has a coral, turquoise, and shell beaded necklace and turquoise eyes.
Measures: ~ 3" long x 1-1/4" wide x 1-1/2" tall
Nation: Zuni
Artist: Cheryl Beyuka

Fossilized crab with great preservation of the shell and legs.
Species: Macrophthalmus
Measurements: ~5-1/2" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1/2" thick
Location: Majunga (Mahajanga), Madagascar
Time Period: Pleistocene 15 M.Y.O

Gemmy pink Rhodocrosite sphere sold with stand.
Measurements: ~1" dia
Location: Argentina

Rough chunks of beautiful, vibrant, peacock ore. We have multiple in stock, and will choose the best available at the time of your purchase. There will be some natural variety in color and shape, but they are all truly spectacular!
Measurements: ~3 to 4" across
Location: Mexico

6x8mm oval cut peridot set in a sterling silver dangle, with a silver rope accent around the stone.
Measures: 6x8mm Oval Cut
Location: Pakistan

From the Dominican Republic, we offer this exceptionally rare amber specimen: a mini Praying Mantis fossil, frozen in time. Although the critter's legs are a bit disheveled, (as shown in the photo) All-in-all this is quite a fantastic specimen. The overwhelming majority of the Mantis is exceptionally well preserved. Even its left front leg looks only to be behind the insect, on its right side. So, it appears to be intact, yet twisted behind. We have seen one other specimen available at an auction house. That specimen was not nearly as well preserved as this, and the suggested asking price was $2500 - $3500. So, although this is clearly the most pricy amber specimen we've offered thus far, we feel the price point is extremely competitive.
Measurements: ~7/8" long x 1/2" wide x 1/2" deep
Weight: 1.5 g
Location: Dominican Republic
Time Period: Oligocene / Miocene ~ 22-28 myo

A detailed carving of two lizards overlapped over one another and facing in different directions. The color of the stone, and striking pose of the lizards makes this a special piece of art!
Measurements: ~8" long x 4-1/2" wide x 3-1/2" tall
Location: Russia

This photo is a nice representation of the natural polished Ammonite cross sections we've hand selected. As no two specimens will be identical, we hope you'll trust us to choose a nice one for you. Sold with stand.
Species: Cleoniceras
Location: Madagascar
Time Period: Cretaceous
Measurements: Average size 4-1/4"

This bizarre and unique calcite specimen features a 3+ inch hexagonal crystal, peppered with trace amounts of pyrite, flowing into a druzy calcite extension, before blending into a bed of light amethyst quartz crystals. Although this beauty can stand on its own for display, there's also a stand that is included.
Measurements: ~9" high x 7" across
Stand ~ extra 3" high
Location: Brazil, South America

5mm lighter Pink Sapphire set in sterling silver. It is common in the gem trade to heat Pink Sapphires to enhance the color. Included with this pendant is an 18" sterling silver chain.
Location: East Africa

Dark brown/gold calcite crystals in this beautiful pair of Septarian Bookends. Felted on resting sides for safe and easy display.
Measurements: ~8-1/4" Wide x 4-3/4" Tall x 2-1/2" Deep
Location: Utah, U.S.A.
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Since 1970
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As a family owned business for over 50 years in Evanston, Dave's Rock Shop has a great appreciation for our loyal long-time customers, as well as the continuing support of new patrons. We love the excitement of introducing rocks and fossils to a new generation of rockhounds. Our goal is to continue to provide our customers with the highest quality of service, product, and information. Many thanks to you all, and as Dave would say, "Happy Hunting!".
Our mission remains the same both in the shop and on online - to offer a wide variety of the most unique, high quality items at a fair price, and to educate our customers to the best of our ability about the items we sell. Stop by often, as we will frequently be updating and adding new things to the site and the shop!
Thanks, Daves & Friends
New Arrivals
11-1/2" Utah Septarian Bookends
"Gary Green" Petrified Swamp Bog
10" Tall Lemurian Quartz Cluster
15" Quartz Cluster (with stand)
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Artifacts "Primitive Man tools"
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Books & Bookends
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