Our Store
Since 1970
Your source for art, created by Mother Nature
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
A large and sturdy hand axe that is worked on both sides (bifacial) giving it strong rigid edges. The axe has no signs of modern chipping or restoration. The dark patina and luster are exceptional. Sold with a metal stand.
All of our Prehistoric Man tools are collected by the foremost expert in the field. We stand by the provenance of all our material and can provide a letter of authenticity upon request.
Measurements: ~7" tall x 3" wide x 1" deep / In stand: ~8-1/4" tall x 3" wide x 1-3/4" deep
Material: Flintstone
Location: Plateau of Thebes, Egypt
Time Period: 400,000-120,000 YO
These Cave Bear molars are hand selected to insure high quality. Each tooth will of course vary a bit in size and shape. We hope you'll entrust us to select a fine specimen for you. We haven't had access to these fossils in years. Luckily, we recently found these higher quality and larger molars and are excited to share them with you!
Measurements: ~ 1-3/4+" long Location: Romania Time Period: Pleistocene / Ice Age
A single piece of labradorite carved into a toad. There is nice attention to detail, especially with the bumpy texture of the animal.
Measurements: ~3-1/2" long x 3" wide x 1" tall
Location: Madagascar
7x5mm blue Sapphire gemstone set in a sterling silver prong setting. Included with this pendant is an 18" sterling silver chain.
Location: East Africa
Malachite that has formed in silky, fibrous formations is known as velvet malachite. This specific piece has formed in beautiful rounded "hills" that show off the unique texture of the mineral.
Measurements: ~2-1/2" long x 2" wide x 2" tall
Location: D.R.O.C.
Round pendant with black onyx and cultured opal inlay pattern. The detail extends up onto the sterling silver bail of the pendant. It is stamped with the artists name on the back of the pendant.
Nation: Navajo
Artist: Sheryl Martinez
Measurements: ~1-1/4" long x 3/4" wide
These madagascar petrified wood slices are each unique in their appearance. They are a perfect little gift to give to either someone or yourself! Each comes with a display stand. As these are a natural fossil, no two slabs will be identical. We hope you'll entrust us to choose a fine specimen for you.
Location: Madagascar
Dimensions: ~ 4+" across
AGE: Jurassic, ~ 200 MYO
All of our Prehistoric Man tools are collected by the foremost expert in the field. We stand by the provenance of all our material and can provide a letter of authenticity upon request.
ID# AR3075
Measurements: Height in stand: ~3-1/4" tal/ Actual tool: ~3-1/2" long x 3" Wide x 2" Thick
Location: Tantan, Morocco
Time Period: Pleistocene, Quarternary, Oldowan ~1.2MYO
Type of Stone: Quartzite
Beautiful piece of ancient meteorite. This piece has wonderful definition and is visually intriguing from all sides! The piece has been lightly coated to prevent or delay rust/oxidation. The coating can be removed with acetone if necessary.
Measurements: ~2-1/2" long x 2" wide x 1-1/2" deep
Weight: ~157.7 grams
Location: Argentina
Several large and well developed Cavansite clusters with gorgeous color, growing out of a snowy white Stilbite matrix. The stone is cut with flat bases for easy display. A rare mineral with excellent overall formation and aesthetic appeal!
Measurements: ~3-1/2" wide x 2-1/2" long x 2" deep
Location: India
A large and sturdy hand axe that is worked on both sides (bifacial) giving it strong rigid edges. The axe has no signs of modern chipping or restoration. The dark patina and luster are exceptional. Sold with a metal stand.
All of our Prehistoric Man tools are collected by the foremost expert in the field. We stand by the provenance of all our material and can provide a letter of authenticity upon request.
Measurements: ~7" tall x 3" wide x 1" deep / In stand: ~8-1/4" tall x 3" wide x 1-3/4" deep
Material: Flintstone
Location: Plateau of Thebes, Egypt
Time Period: 400,000-120,000 YO
These Cave Bear molars are hand selected to insure high quality. Each tooth will of course vary a bit in size and shape. We hope you'll entrust us to select a fine specimen for you. We haven't had access to these fossils in years. Luckily, we recently found these higher quality and larger molars and are excited to share them with you!
Measurements: ~ 1-3/4+" long Location: Romania Time Period: Pleistocene / Ice Age
A single piece of labradorite carved into a toad. There is nice attention to detail, especially with the bumpy texture of the animal.
Measurements: ~3-1/2" long x 3" wide x 1" tall
Location: Madagascar
7x5mm blue Sapphire gemstone set in a sterling silver prong setting. Included with this pendant is an 18" sterling silver chain.
Location: East Africa
Malachite that has formed in silky, fibrous formations is known as velvet malachite. This specific piece has formed in beautiful rounded "hills" that show off the unique texture of the mineral.
Measurements: ~2-1/2" long x 2" wide x 2" tall
Location: D.R.O.C.
Round pendant with black onyx and cultured opal inlay pattern. The detail extends up onto the sterling silver bail of the pendant. It is stamped with the artists name on the back of the pendant.
Nation: Navajo
Artist: Sheryl Martinez
Measurements: ~1-1/4" long x 3/4" wide
These madagascar petrified wood slices are each unique in their appearance. They are a perfect little gift to give to either someone or yourself! Each comes with a display stand. As these are a natural fossil, no two slabs will be identical. We hope you'll entrust us to choose a fine specimen for you.
Location: Madagascar
Dimensions: ~ 4+" across
AGE: Jurassic, ~ 200 MYO
All of our Prehistoric Man tools are collected by the foremost expert in the field. We stand by the provenance of all our material and can provide a letter of authenticity upon request.
ID# AR3075
Measurements: Height in stand: ~3-1/4" tal/ Actual tool: ~3-1/2" long x 3" Wide x 2" Thick
Location: Tantan, Morocco
Time Period: Pleistocene, Quarternary, Oldowan ~1.2MYO
Type of Stone: Quartzite
Beautiful piece of ancient meteorite. This piece has wonderful definition and is visually intriguing from all sides! The piece has been lightly coated to prevent or delay rust/oxidation. The coating can be removed with acetone if necessary.
Measurements: ~2-1/2" long x 2" wide x 1-1/2" deep
Weight: ~157.7 grams
Location: Argentina
Several large and well developed Cavansite clusters with gorgeous color, growing out of a snowy white Stilbite matrix. The stone is cut with flat bases for easy display. A rare mineral with excellent overall formation and aesthetic appeal!
Measurements: ~3-1/2" wide x 2-1/2" long x 2" deep
Location: India
A large and sturdy hand axe that is worked on both sides (bifacial) giving it strong rigid edges. The axe has no signs of modern chipping or restoration. The dark patina and luster are exceptional. Sold with a metal stand.
All of our Prehistoric Man tools are collected by the foremost expert in the field. We stand by the provenance of all our material and can provide a letter of authenticity upon request.
Measurements: ~7" tall x 3" wide x 1" deep / In stand: ~8-1/4" tall x 3" wide x 1-3/4" deep
Material: Flintstone
Location: Plateau of Thebes, Egypt
Time Period: 400,000-120,000 YO
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Welcome to Dave's Rock Shop Online!
Hey folks!
We were just on the TV magic reality show...The Carbonaro Effect! Check out the clip in the Youtube link. Pretty cool and very fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0LI_LEdzTQ
A nice bit of recognition, brought to attention. (We're #12)
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/23-amazing-hidden-gems-ill…/
Check it out folks. Dave's Rock Shop was recently placed on a "Bucket List" (#38), of places one must visit, while in Illinois!
Click here, to check it out!