Rock crystal Polished - Height: 23.5 cm - Width: 26.5 cm- 2400 g - (1)

05
days
15
hours
58
minutes
06
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 143362 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Polished natural decorative stone (rock crystal) from China, 26.5 cm wide, 23.5 cm tall, 2.3 cm thick, weighing 2.4 kg, deep crimson with golden streaks in the lower portion, mounted on a carved dark brown hardwood base.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

It looks like a sunset, frozen in stone.
There is a particular moment at the end of the day, when the sun dips low and the sky turns the colour of fire — crimson, scarlet, burnt orange — and for ten minutes, the whole world looks like it is on fire.
This stone is that moment.
It is a natural polished decorative stone, from the mountains of China, cut and polished to show the colours running through it. The base tone is a warm, glowing red — like a sunset, like a field of poppies, like polished garnet. Across the lower half, streaks of gold run horizontally, like sunlight reflected on water, or like the last rays of sun catching the edge of a cloud.
Turn it in the light, and the colours shift. In bright daylight, the red is clear and bright, almost ruby-like. In warm indoor light, it deepens, becomes richer, more like burgundy, more like wine. The gold streaks catch the light and glow, as if there is something alive inside the stone.
This is the magic of decorative stones. They are not just rocks. They are small pieces of the earth's history, cut open and polished, showing the colours and patterns that mineral-rich water created over millions of years. No two stones are ever the same. The pattern you see here is one of a kind — it will never be repeated.
It comes with its own carved solid wood base, finished in a deep, glossy dark brown — the kind of traditional Chinese scholar's stone stand that has been made for centuries. The base elevates the stone, tilts it slightly forward, and frames it, so that you can display it on a shelf, a desk, a side table, or a mantelpiece.
In Chinese culture, red stones like this are considered auspicious. Red is the colour of good luck, of celebration, of joy. A red stone in the home is said to bring prosperity and positive energy. Whether you believe in that or not, there is no denying that a piece like this makes a room feel warmer, richer, more alive.
Whether you are a collector of decorative stones, searching for a unique statement piece for your home, or someone who loves the warm, dramatic beauty of natural mineral colours — this polished red stone is more than a decoration. It is a small, frozen sunset, framed and ready to display.
Specifications:
Type: Natural polished decorative stone / ornamental rock
Dimensions: 26.5 cm wide × 23.5 cm tall (including base) × 2.3 cm thick
Weight: 2.4 kg
Colour: Deep crimson / scarlet red, with golden streaks in lower portion
Base: Carved solid hardwood, lacquered dark brown finish
Condition: Excellent, polished surface, ready for display
It is a sunset, frozen in stone. You get to look at it every day.

It looks like a sunset, frozen in stone.
There is a particular moment at the end of the day, when the sun dips low and the sky turns the colour of fire — crimson, scarlet, burnt orange — and for ten minutes, the whole world looks like it is on fire.
This stone is that moment.
It is a natural polished decorative stone, from the mountains of China, cut and polished to show the colours running through it. The base tone is a warm, glowing red — like a sunset, like a field of poppies, like polished garnet. Across the lower half, streaks of gold run horizontally, like sunlight reflected on water, or like the last rays of sun catching the edge of a cloud.
Turn it in the light, and the colours shift. In bright daylight, the red is clear and bright, almost ruby-like. In warm indoor light, it deepens, becomes richer, more like burgundy, more like wine. The gold streaks catch the light and glow, as if there is something alive inside the stone.
This is the magic of decorative stones. They are not just rocks. They are small pieces of the earth's history, cut open and polished, showing the colours and patterns that mineral-rich water created over millions of years. No two stones are ever the same. The pattern you see here is one of a kind — it will never be repeated.
It comes with its own carved solid wood base, finished in a deep, glossy dark brown — the kind of traditional Chinese scholar's stone stand that has been made for centuries. The base elevates the stone, tilts it slightly forward, and frames it, so that you can display it on a shelf, a desk, a side table, or a mantelpiece.
In Chinese culture, red stones like this are considered auspicious. Red is the colour of good luck, of celebration, of joy. A red stone in the home is said to bring prosperity and positive energy. Whether you believe in that or not, there is no denying that a piece like this makes a room feel warmer, richer, more alive.
Whether you are a collector of decorative stones, searching for a unique statement piece for your home, or someone who loves the warm, dramatic beauty of natural mineral colours — this polished red stone is more than a decoration. It is a small, frozen sunset, framed and ready to display.
Specifications:
Type: Natural polished decorative stone / ornamental rock
Dimensions: 26.5 cm wide × 23.5 cm tall (including base) × 2.3 cm thick
Weight: 2.4 kg
Colour: Deep crimson / scarlet red, with golden streaks in lower portion
Base: Carved solid hardwood, lacquered dark brown finish
Condition: Excellent, polished surface, ready for display
It is a sunset, frozen in stone. You get to look at it every day.

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Rock crystal
Mineral form
Polished
Weight
2400 g
Origin (region/city)
china
Country of origin
China
Height
23.5 cm
Width
26.5 cm
Depth
2.3 cm
Ships from USVerified
14
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

Minerals & Meteorites

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​