
Brittle Starfish (Ophiura albida) accompanied by the stemmed carpoid echinoderm Dendrocystites sp. Includes metal display stand.
Measures: ~8" tall x 10" wide x 1-1/2" deep
Location: Kataoua Formation, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Time period: Ordovician ~450 M.Y.O

Bright green druzy crystals cover the surface of a dark gray matrix. We have several specimens available and will choose the best available at the time of your purchase.
Measurements: ~1 to 2"
Location: Russia

The owl has a high polish showing off the grain of the wood. Because each carving is handmade, the size, color, and wood grain pattern may slightly vary from the exact owl photographed. We hope you will trust us to choose your high quality carving!
Measurements: 5" tall x 2-3/4" wide x 2-1/4" deep Location: Mexico

Agate/Geode bookends with a druzy center
Measurements: ~8" wide x 6-1/2" tall x 2-3/4" deep
Location: Brazil

Artist: Martina Chinana
Measurements: ~6" tall x 3" wide x 3" deep
Location: Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

This beautiful material is getting increasingly difficult to find, especially with defined orbicular patterning and variety of green to pink color. This specific stone has more pink/orange than some others that we have in stock, giving it nice color contrast and brightness. There are also a few geode openings with druzy quartz crystals visible along the top.
Measurements: ~2-1/4" long x 1-1/2" wide x 1-3/4"tall
Location: Madagascar

Plate Measurements: ~8" tall x 4-3/4" wide x 1" deep
Leaf Measurements: ~2-3/4" wide x 6" tall
Location: Ft. Union Formation, Glendive, Montana, USA
Genus: Carya antiquorum (Hickory)
Time Period: Paleocene Epoch ~ 60 m.y.o.

This portion of Chrysocolla/Malachite has been cut and polished into a heart. The stone is equally beautiful on both sides, with excellent color and patterning. Sold with stand.
Measurements:
~2-1/2" tall x 2-3/4" wide x 3/4" deep
Location:
D.R.O.C., Africa

This combo mother of pearl and blue topaz bracelet has great contrast and has very good quality stones which make it a stunning piece to wear.
Measures: Stones (6mm Triangle Blue Topaz) , (7x13mm Pear Mother of Pearl)
Location: Brazil

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 cluster of green Fluorite from England. This location is known for high quality fluorescent crystals! This one specifically has a wonderful glossy luster and fantastic clarity.
First photo is with a blacklight. Second is with natural lighting.
Measurements: ~3-1/2" long x 2-1/4" wide x 1-1/2" deep
Location: Intersection of River Catcher Vein and Greenbank Vein, Diana Maria Mine, Frosterly, Weardale, Co., England

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.
Welcome to Dave's Rock Shop Online
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
New Arrivals
10" Celestite Geode - Madagascar
10" Pyritized Ammonite Half (with stand)
10" Pyritized Ammonite Half (with stand)
188g Brahin Pallasite Meteorite
11-1/2" Utah Septarian Bookends
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Welcome to Dave's Rock Shop Online!
Hey folks!
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A nice bit of recognition, brought to attention. (We're #12)
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Check it out folks. Dave's Rock Shop was recently placed on a "Bucket List" (#38), of places one must visit, while in Illinois!
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