Thank you for visiting. For many years I have collected crystals and, to a lesser degree the gems that are created from them. Now, as I pare down and upgrade my collection, I'm selling some of my pieces.

In nature there are endless mineral species with beautifully colored intricate crystals. This collection consists mainly of those that are considered gem species. While I have a deep appreciation and love of gems, crystals are what I consider to be the true jewels. A perfectly formed, flawless crystal, unaltered or tampered with, is to me, the ultimate gem. I hope I have saved a few from being cut. When I list a crystal as facet grade, that does not mean that I wish to sell it as a cutting rough, but the cleaner the crystal is, the more rare and costly. Most crystals have imperfections that are part of their natural beauty. Crystal habit within the seven crystal systems can also be widely varied and part of a crystal's mystique. A variety of possible inclusions, growth patterns on crystal faces and etch marks add to this mystique. A finely etched crystal can be as beautiful as the most perfect crystal because the etch marks are so intricately detailed, and cannot be fabricated in the lab or cut by the finest of cutters.

Most of the crystals on my list are loose or floater crystals which were found free of matrix, some are doubly terminated and some have healed over bases that became unattached during their geologic history. The crystals on my second list are small enough to be given a matrix of gold or silver and worn as unique jewelry creations or just to be treasured as they are, as the rarest of gems, those created naturally.

Mailing Policy
First time orders must be prepaid and include postage and handling. Payment by money order or personal check, shipment when check clears. Once an account is opened with your first order thereafter I will ship on approval. Please enclose $7.00 on domestic orders up to $200.00 and $10.00 over $200.00 for shipping and handling. Foreign orders please enclose $12.00. If you decide to not keep the crystal your money will be promptly refunded minus the shipping cost upon return of the piece.

Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions, want a more in depth description or have a specific request.

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Ty Lawrence
Specializing in Gem Crystals
P.O. Box 14042
Portland, OR 97293-0042
503-731-6503

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