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
HUGE Spinosaurus tooth. Prominant root, lusterous enamel.
Measurements: ~7 ½ " long x 1-½ " wide x 1 ¼ " deep
Location: Kem Kem Basin, Morocco, Africa
Time Period: Cretaceous ~ 90 Million Years Old
5mm faceted roundelle Aquamarine beads. Necklace is 16 inches total in length and finishes with a gold-filled lobster clasp.
4mm round sapphire earrings in 14k yellow gold.
These 4-5 inch natural Agate will vary in color and shape. We will select the best available piece at the time of your order.
The appx. 4 inch natural Agate slice will vary in color and shape. We will select the best piece available at the time of your order.
Michigan Native Copper
Small copper sphere
These hefty spheres are made of pure copper. Location: Michigan State, USA
This is a representative picture of the Staurolite of this size that we have available. We will pick the piece that is in our humble opinion the best available at the time of purchase. They are approximately 1" across and all feature two intersecting Staurolite crystals in a grey, shiny matrix. Dimensions: ~ 1"- 1.5" in diameter Location: Keivy Mountains, Kola Peninsula, Russia
Float Copper from Michigan.
Please keep in mind each piece is unique and might vary from the picture shown. At the time of purchase we choose the best quality available in the store.
Measurements: ~ 1-1/2" across in diameter Location: Michigan, USA
Each Pyrite Sun specimen varies slightly in size and its degree of brillance. But you can be assured, we will always choose the highest quality specimen we have available for you.
Measures: ~ 3-1/2" across
Location: Sparta, Illinois
Although each of these Citrine specimens are similar, being a natural formation, they will each will have there own unique size and shape. We hope you'll intrust us to choose a nice specimen for you.
Measurements: ~ 2-1/2 to 3" across Location: Brazil, South America
9mm x 7mm oval faceted Citrine gemstone set in a sterling silver basket setting. Included with the pendant is an 18 inch sterling silver box chain. We hand select each gemstone individually for the best quality.
At the time of your order, we will set the best gemstone we have available in that size. If you order multiple stones to be set, please allow an extra day for the pieces to be made. If you need more made than are available for purchase, please contact us via email or phone to inquire.
4mm round Citrine Gemstones set in sterling silver prong settings.
At the time of your order, we will set the best gemstone we have available in that size. If you order multiple stones to be set, please allow an extra day for the pieces to be made. If you need more made than are available for purchase, please contact us via email or phone to inquire.
Polished octahedrons with colors varying from green to blue to purple in each piece. Each piece of fluorite will be unique in color combinations. We hope you'll entrust us to select a fine specimen for you.
These medium sized Float Copper specimens will vary dramatically from each other, as they are completely natural. We hope you will trust us to chose an excellent specimen for you!
Measurements: ~ 2-1/2" x 3-1/2"" Location: Michigan State, USA
More information below
These are smaller samples of Cactus Quartz with no primary crystal. They range in color from light purple to yellowish purple. At the time of purchase, we will choose the best one available. The picture shows a sample of the mineral in stock.
Measurements: ~ 1 to 1-1/2" tall each
Location: South Africa
Each piece may vary slightly in pattern. We will choose the best available at the time of your purchase.
Measurements: ~3-1/2 wide and long x 2" tall
Location: Morocco
Polished and round-eged Kyanite crystals that are great for any rock enthusiasts! They are easy to hold making it a great crystal for meditation or for children. Each crystal varies slightly in size and color, but we will choose the best available at the time of purchase.
Measurements: ~2-1/2 to 2-3/4" long
Location: Brazil, South America
Natural, un-polished Kyanite crystals. Great for those who want the simplicity of Kyanite without the matrix. Each crystal varies slightly in size and color, but we will choose the best available at the time of purchase.
Measurements: ~2-1/2 to 3" long
Location: Brazil, South America
These Ammonite specimens have been nicely cleaned, detailed and polished in order to reveal beautiful suture patterns. Each ammonite is unique, so there are some natural variations between each piece (color, size, pattern). We will choose the best specimen available at the time of your purchase.
Location: Madagascar
Time Period: Cretaceous
Measurements: ~2 to 3" long each
Full polished Ametrine points ranging from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2" in height. We will choose the best available specimen at the time of your purchase.
Measurements: ~1-1/2 to 2-1/2" tall
Location: Bolivia
Clear and bright pink tourmaline with a teal cap. The crystal has a clean top termination and a gemmy, colorful luster- It looks like candy! It has been hot glued to an acrylic stand, which can easily be removed.
Location: Brazil
Measurements: ~5/8" tall x 1/2" wide
Round carnelian cabochon bezel set in sterling silver. Sold with an 18" sterling silver box chain.
Measurements: ~1-3/8" from top of bail to bottom of pendant
Location: Madagascar, Africa
Since we have multiple of these specimens in stock, we will choose the best piece available at the time of your purchase. There may be slight variation in the shape/size, as they are all natural!
Measurements: 2 to 2-1/2" long
Location: Mexico
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 acrylic stand.
Species: Cleoniceras
Location: Madagascar
Time Period: Cretaceous
Measurements: Average size 4-1/4"
Nicely preserved fossil horse teeth with excellent permineralization patina. We have several of these fossils available, so there will be slight variation between color/size/texture. We hope you will trust us to choose the best available at the time of purchase
Measurements: Between 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" long
Location: Dixie Co., Florida,, U.S.A.
Time Period: Pleistocene ~25,000 Years Old
A gorgeous amethyst half geode with stunning large crystal formation and a nice mid-dark toned purple hue throughout. The crystals are extremely lustrous and have clean terminations. The geode itself is wide and hollow such that it allows plenty of light to shine along the dazzling stone! It sits in a black metal stand that was custom made for the geode. This is a substansial sized / weight specimen that would sit well on a floor or stable surface. Please call if you have any questions!
Measurements in Stand: ~25" tall x 16" wide x 10" deep
Measurements of Geode: ~20" tall x 15" wide x 10" deep
Location: Brazil
A duo of a trilobite fossil and crinoid fossil (with bulb, stem, and head in tact)! The preservation is wonderful. It is an aesthetically pleasing specimen, with a reddish brown coloration that many Moroccan fossils are known for. The mortality plate is sold with a stand.
Measures: ~6" long x 6-1/2" wide x 2-1/2" deep
Time period: Devonian, 350 MYO
Location: Morocco, Africa
Metallic gray Andradite Garnet crystals on matrix. A unique variation of garnet, which is typically seen in reds, orange, and green. There are mulitples of this item available. At the time of your purchase we will select the best specimen available. Price per one piece.
Measurements: ~1-1/4" to 1-1/2" long each
Location: Dashkesan Iron Deposit, Minor Caucasus, Azerbaijan
HUGE Spinosaurus tooth. Prominant root, lusterous enamel.
Measurements: ~7 ½ " long x 1-½ " wide x 1 ¼ " deep
Location: Kem Kem Basin, Morocco, Africa
Time Period: Cretaceous ~ 90 Million Years Old
5mm faceted roundelle Aquamarine beads. Necklace is 16 inches total in length and finishes with a gold-filled lobster clasp.
4mm round sapphire earrings in 14k yellow gold.
These 4-5 inch natural Agate will vary in color and shape. We will select the best available piece at the time of your order.
The appx. 4 inch natural Agate slice will vary in color and shape. We will select the best piece available at the time of your order.
Michigan Native Copper
Small copper sphere
These hefty spheres are made of pure copper. Location: Michigan State, USA
This is a representative picture of the Staurolite of this size that we have available. We will pick the piece that is in our humble opinion the best available at the time of purchase. They are approximately 1" across and all feature two intersecting Staurolite crystals in a grey, shiny matrix. Dimensions: ~ 1"- 1.5" in diameter Location: Keivy Mountains, Kola Peninsula, Russia
Float Copper from Michigan.
Please keep in mind each piece is unique and might vary from the picture shown. At the time of purchase we choose the best quality available in the store.
Measurements: ~ 1-1/2" across in diameter Location: Michigan, USA
Each Pyrite Sun specimen varies slightly in size and its degree of brillance. But you can be assured, we will always choose the highest quality specimen we have available for you.
Measures: ~ 3-1/2" across
Location: Sparta, Illinois
Although each of these Citrine specimens are similar, being a natural formation, they will each will have there own unique size and shape. We hope you'll intrust us to choose a nice specimen for you.
Measurements: ~ 2-1/2 to 3" across Location: Brazil, South America
9mm x 7mm oval faceted Citrine gemstone set in a sterling silver basket setting. Included with the pendant is an 18 inch sterling silver box chain. We hand select each gemstone individually for the best quality.
At the time of your order, we will set the best gemstone we have available in that size. If you order multiple stones to be set, please allow an extra day for the pieces to be made. If you need more made than are available for purchase, please contact us via email or phone to inquire.
4mm round Citrine Gemstones set in sterling silver prong settings.
At the time of your order, we will set the best gemstone we have available in that size. If you order multiple stones to be set, please allow an extra day for the pieces to be made. If you need more made than are available for purchase, please contact us via email or phone to inquire.
Polished octahedrons with colors varying from green to blue to purple in each piece. Each piece of fluorite will be unique in color combinations. We hope you'll entrust us to select a fine specimen for you.
These medium sized Float Copper specimens will vary dramatically from each other, as they are completely natural. We hope you will trust us to chose an excellent specimen for you!
Measurements: ~ 2-1/2" x 3-1/2"" Location: Michigan State, USA
More information below
These are smaller samples of Cactus Quartz with no primary crystal. They range in color from light purple to yellowish purple. At the time of purchase, we will choose the best one available. The picture shows a sample of the mineral in stock.
Measurements: ~ 1 to 1-1/2" tall each
Location: South Africa
Each piece may vary slightly in pattern. We will choose the best available at the time of your purchase.
Measurements: ~3-1/2 wide and long x 2" tall
Location: Morocco
Polished and round-eged Kyanite crystals that are great for any rock enthusiasts! They are easy to hold making it a great crystal for meditation or for children. Each crystal varies slightly in size and color, but we will choose the best available at the time of purchase.
Measurements: ~2-1/2 to 2-3/4" long
Location: Brazil, South America
Natural, un-polished Kyanite crystals. Great for those who want the simplicity of Kyanite without the matrix. Each crystal varies slightly in size and color, but we will choose the best available at the time of purchase.
Measurements: ~2-1/2 to 3" long
Location: Brazil, South America
These Ammonite specimens have been nicely cleaned, detailed and polished in order to reveal beautiful suture patterns. Each ammonite is unique, so there are some natural variations between each piece (color, size, pattern). We will choose the best specimen available at the time of your purchase.
Location: Madagascar
Time Period: Cretaceous
Measurements: ~2 to 3" long each
Full polished Ametrine points ranging from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2" in height. We will choose the best available specimen at the time of your purchase.
Measurements: ~1-1/2 to 2-1/2" tall
Location: Bolivia
Clear and bright pink tourmaline with a teal cap. The crystal has a clean top termination and a gemmy, colorful luster- It looks like candy! It has been hot glued to an acrylic stand, which can easily be removed.
Location: Brazil
Measurements: ~5/8" tall x 1/2" wide
Round carnelian cabochon bezel set in sterling silver. Sold with an 18" sterling silver box chain.
Measurements: ~1-3/8" from top of bail to bottom of pendant
Location: Madagascar, Africa
Since we have multiple of these specimens in stock, we will choose the best piece available at the time of your purchase. There may be slight variation in the shape/size, as they are all natural!
Measurements: 2 to 2-1/2" long
Location: Mexico
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 acrylic stand.
Species: Cleoniceras
Location: Madagascar
Time Period: Cretaceous
Measurements: Average size 4-1/4"
Nicely preserved fossil horse teeth with excellent permineralization patina. We have several of these fossils available, so there will be slight variation between color/size/texture. We hope you will trust us to choose the best available at the time of purchase
Measurements: Between 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" long
Location: Dixie Co., Florida,, U.S.A.
Time Period: Pleistocene ~25,000 Years Old
A gorgeous amethyst half geode with stunning large crystal formation and a nice mid-dark toned purple hue throughout. The crystals are extremely lustrous and have clean terminations. The geode itself is wide and hollow such that it allows plenty of light to shine along the dazzling stone! It sits in a black metal stand that was custom made for the geode. This is a substansial sized / weight specimen that would sit well on a floor or stable surface. Please call if you have any questions!
Measurements in Stand: ~25" tall x 16" wide x 10" deep
Measurements of Geode: ~20" tall x 15" wide x 10" deep
Location: Brazil
A duo of a trilobite fossil and crinoid fossil (with bulb, stem, and head in tact)! The preservation is wonderful. It is an aesthetically pleasing specimen, with a reddish brown coloration that many Moroccan fossils are known for. The mortality plate is sold with a stand.
Measures: ~6" long x 6-1/2" wide x 2-1/2" deep
Time period: Devonian, 350 MYO
Location: Morocco, Africa
Metallic gray Andradite Garnet crystals on matrix. A unique variation of garnet, which is typically seen in reds, orange, and green. There are mulitples of this item available. At the time of your purchase we will select the best specimen available. Price per one piece.
Measurements: ~1-1/4" to 1-1/2" long each
Location: Dashkesan Iron Deposit, Minor Caucasus, Azerbaijan
HUGE Spinosaurus tooth. Prominant root, lusterous enamel.
Measurements: ~7 ½ " long x 1-½ " wide x 1 ¼ " deep
Location: Kem Kem Basin, Morocco, Africa
Time Period: Cretaceous ~ 90 Million Years Old
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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!