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Crystal Classics

Name: Crystal Classics
Address: The Old Coach Yard, East Coker, Somerset, England, BA229HY, GB
Telephone: +441935862673

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Crystal Classics is one of the best known sources for fine and rare mineral specimens worldwide.

Our highly skilled team of mineralogists travel the world to bring the best of new finds from working mines and also the finest classic minerals from old collections. We have supplied the world’s top private collectors and Natural History Museums with the best specimens that came to the market since 1990. Crystal Classics have been involved in the purchase and dispersal of many of the major minera

l collections to come on the market in recent times, and have handled some of the world’s finest mineral treasures over the last decades. Crystal Classics has dealt with dozens of collections including The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - over 20,000 specimens (PA, USA); the Martin Zinn III Collection (USA); the Karlheinz Grosch Tsumeb Collection (Germany), The Milton Lavers Coollection (Australia), Franz Lammer Collection (Austria) and Simone and Peter Huber Collection (Austria).We are always interested to acquire new individual specimens or whole collections, and are instant cash buyers – please contact us to appraise any items you may wish to sell. We buy a major part of all collections coming to the market worldwide.

18/11/2024

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the organisers and everyone who joined us at the Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show on Saturday.

Tom and Georgie were thrilled to see so many of you there, and we hope you enjoyed exploring our selection of minerals.

Our next UK event is our Winter Open Day on Saturday, December 7! It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day, so if you haven’t reserved your spot yet, be sure to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

17/11/2024

Back doing our thing here at the

16/11/2024

Friday, Nov 15, 2P
Mary Van Der A A + Todd Wacks
Garanatus: From Mineral to Masterpiece

Saturday, Nov 16, 2P
Peter Megaw
Gold: The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

15/11/2024

Friday, Nov 15, 2P
Mary Van Der A A + Todd Wacks
Garanatus: From Mineral to Masterpiece

Saturday, Nov 16, 2P
Peter Megaw
Gold: The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

08/11/2024

Finally 11 crates back from Munich. Now the fun begins for the weekend getting it all back into drawers and cabinets ready for next weekends Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery open weekend.

08/11/2024

This time next week, we’ll be hosting an Instagram Live Show as part of the Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery’s Thanksgiving Showcase Weekend!

It promises to be an exciting few days at the TFMG, with a lineup of talks, special events, and a wide array of dealers - including us - open all weekend.

As many of you know, our beautiful Tucson showroom is home to thousands of extraordinary mineral specimens. With so much to choose from, our Live Show is sure to be a fantastic experience!

Join Diana, Debbie, Stew, and the team at 5 pm local time - we can’t wait to see you there!

08/11/2024

The 2024 Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show will take place at Haywards Heath College next Saturday, November 16.

Hosted by the Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society, this show is reputed to be the best events of its kind in the South of England.

Crystal Classics and UK Mining Ventures will be there with a fine selection of British classics and stunning Fluorite from Weardale. Be sure to stop by our stall to see Tom and Georgie!

Doors open at 10.00 am. We hope to see you there!

31/10/2024

The Crystal Classics team warmly invites you to our 2024 Winter Open Day, held on Saturday, December 7.

Join us at our beautiful showroom in the charming village of East Coker, Somerset. Our doors will be open from 10 am to 5 pm, and as always, complimentary food will be provided by The Village Cafe, conveniently located next to our offices.

Since our last Open Day in the summer, Ian has been hard at work acquiring remarkable new collections - including traveling halfway around the world to secure one!

Thanks to his efforts, we are thrilled to announce that this Winter Open Day will feature specimens from renowned collectors Malcolm Southwood and David Hardman.

You’ll find some truly exceptional pieces available, including rare and highly sought-after specimens from classic UK localities.

This Winter Open Day promises to be extra special and an experience you won’t want to miss. Why not make a day of it? Join us in the Somerset countryside for a memorable day of mineral exploration and socialising.

To reserve your place, please email Debbie at [email protected] or call our office at 01935 862 673.

PICTURED
Slide 1: Fluorite - Chywoon Quarry, Longdowns, Cornwall, Ex. Malcolm Southwood collection
Slide 2: Ian Bruce with Australian based collector, Malcolm Southwood
Slide 3: Ian alongside British collector, David Hardman

28/10/2024

What an incredible week at the Munich Show!

Ian, Diana, Debbie, Stew, Tom, Georgie, and the entire Crystal Classics team would like to extend a huge thank you to the show organisers and to everyone who visited our booth.

We were truly blown away by all the kind comments about our display, and it was wonderful to see so many of you enjoying the minerals we had on offer.

Our 30th year at The Munich Show - Mineralientage München was an amazing success, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you once again, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

25/10/2024

Just steps away from our booth, you’ll find The Munich Show - Mineralientage München breathtaking special exhibition.

This year’s theme, “The Impossible Crystal,” showcases extraordinary pseudomorphs, epimorphs, and unique crystal formations.

The specimens on display come from renowned collectors, including Mario Pauwels, Gene Meieran, Fabian Wildfang, and Albert Russ, along with pieces from the Harvard Museum in the USA.

As you’ll see, these specimens are truly captivating, adding yet another remarkable highlight to the Munich Show’s lineup.

24/10/2024

Wow, what an incredible first day here at The Munich Show - Mineralientage München!

We’ve been thrilled by the number of people visiting our booth. It’s been wonderful reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made a purchase.

Now, I think it’s time for a well-deserved drink or two! 🍻

24/10/2024

The The Munich Show - Mineralientage München officially starts today and we are ready to go!

Come and see us at our spectacular booth at Hall A6.p18!

See you soon!

22/10/2024

Day two is a wrap! Another super busy day but things are coming together nicely.

Not long to go now until the official start of !

22/10/2024

The Munich Show | October 24-27 | Crystal Classics - Hall A6.p18

BERYL var. AQUAMARINE, Quy Chau District, Nghe An Province, Vietnam, 46 x 75 x 18 mm (ECM1384). Part of the Crystal Classics collection for The Munich Show - Mineralientage München.

Crystal Classics... The Art of Fine Minerals.

21/10/2024

A few snapshots from our first day setting up at !

It’s definitely been a true team effort!

21/10/2024

The Munich Show | October 24-27 | Crystal Classics - Hall A6.p18

MALACHITE, Mashamba West Mine, Lualaba, DR Congo, 67 x 60 x 32 mm (ECM1198). Part of the Crystal Classics collection for The Munich Show - Mineralientage München.

Crystal Classics... The Art of Fine Minerals.

21/10/2024

We’ve arrived at The Munich Show - Mineralientage München and are thrilled with our new booth graphics, which have already been installed by the show organisers!Inspired by Ian and Diana, and brought to life by our in-house designer Jon Hopper, with stunning images from our photographer Olga Kaspera, we went all out this year to make sure our booth leaves a lasting impression.Let us know what you think in the comments!

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The Old Coach Yard, East Coker, Somerset
England
BA229HY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441935862673

Website

http://www.crystalclassics.co.uk/

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Videos

The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

Friday, Nov 15, 2P Mary Van Der A A + Todd Wacks Garanatus: From Mineral to Masterpiece Saturday, Nov 16, 2P Peter Megaw Gold: The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

Friday, Nov 15, 2P Mary Van Der A A + Todd Wacks Garanatus: From Mineral to Masterpiece Saturday, Nov 16, 2P Peter Megaw Gold: The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

LIVE from the 2024 Thanksgiving Showcase Weeke

Friday, Nov 15, 2P Mary Van Der A A + Todd Wacks Garanatus: From Mineral to Masterpiece Saturday, Nov 16, 2P Peter Megaw Gold: The Story of the Dragon's Lair Gold From Mine to Museum

Munich Show 2024

The Munich Show 2024

Crystal Classics invites you to join us at the Munich Show, one of the world’s premier mineral events, running from October 24-27. You’ll find our spectacular booth in Hall A6.p18, featuring: - Approximately 10,000 fine minerals from around the world - 23 display cabinets - 10 double sets of drawers - Select pieces from our sister companies, UK Mining Ventures and Wulfenita - Comfortable seating areas This year is particularly special as we celebrate our 30th anniversary attending Europe’s largest mineral show. Our owner, Ian Bruce, first visited The Munich Show - Mineralientage München in 1994, and now, three decades later, returns as the head of Europe’s largest fine mineral business. Ian will be joined by his wife, Diana, along with Debbie Boyer, Stew Neibert, Georgie Long, Tom Cottrell, and a dedicated team of helpers for this year’s event. Don’t miss one of the biggest mineral events of the year - join us at the Munich Show! Crystal Classics… The Art of Fine Minerals. #crystalclassics #munichshow #fineminerals #themunichshow #munichshow2024

Our worldwide Fluorite Instagram Live show special is fast approaching, and to get you in the mood, here’s your first teaser - a stunning Fluorite from Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. The show takes place on Thursday, July 4 (6-8 pm BST), live from our showroom in East Coker, UK. We will have 200 specimens available for you to check out, so be sure to join Ian, Diana, and the team for what promises to be one of our best Live Shows yet! Keep your eyes peeled for more teasers very soon!

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LIVE - 2024 Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery - Tangible Light by Paula Crevoshay

LIVE - 2024 Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery - Tangible Light by Paula Crevoshay Paula Crevoshay is an absolutely incredible jewelry artist who executes some absolutely amazing jewelry with DEEPLY thought stories behind every piece. Join us this afternoon as we go live with this absolute POWERHOUSE as she talks about her work, her process and her philosophy that makes her so HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!!

LIVE - 2024 Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery - Tsumeb: Putting Collections to Work by Malcolm Southwood, Raquel Alonso-Perez and Frank Keutsch

LIVE - 2024 Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery - Tsumeb: Putting Collections to Work by Malcolm Southwood, Raquel Alonso-Perez and Frank Keutsch One of the lifebloods of museums is receiving donations from top-end collectors in the field. Harvard University recently received top-end Tsumeb collections from both Bill Pinch and Mike Feinglos. Today's presentation will address what receiving these collections means to Harvard and how it will affect both the museum and the general public.

LIVE - 2024 Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery - Collecting Tsumeb by Geoff Krasnov

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LIVE - 2024 Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery - Gail Spann's Mineral Favorites

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