Phantom quartz jewelry features ghost-like mineral inclusions suspended inside clear quartz crystal. These phantoms form when crystal growth pauses, allowing chlorite, clay, or other minerals to settle on the surface before the quartz resumes growing around them. The result resembles mountains, trees, or shadowy figures trapped in glass. Each phantom records thousands of years of geological history. Our collection pairs these natural specimens with .925 sterling silver settings, shipped free across the United States.
| Estimated value: | $3,765.36 |
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| Weight: | 22.30g |
| 8 -adjustable | |
| L- 1 3/8, W- 7/8, T- 3/4 inch | |
| Item Code: | 23-lut-26-45 |
| Estimated value: | $2,449.76 |
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| Weight: | 12.80g |
| 8 -adjustable | |
| L- 1 1/8, W- 5/8, T- 5/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 26-sty-26-14 |
| Estimated value: | $4,649.76 |
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| Weight: | 22.30g |
| 8 -adjustable | |
| L- 1 1/4, W- 1 1/8, T- 3/4 inch | |
| Item Code: | 24-sty-26-29 |
| Estimated value: | $2,777.52 |
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| Weight: | 22.60g |
| 8-Adjustable | |
| L- 1 1/4, W- 1, T- 5/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 4-sty-26-8 |
| Estimated value: | $3,777.52 |
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| Weight: | 20.50g |
| 6 - Adjustable | |
| L- 1 1/4, W- 1, T- 5/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 19-lis-25-40 |
| Estimated value: | $2,320.14 |
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| Weight: | 25.20g |
| 8-Adjustable | |
| L- 1 1/4, W- 7/8, T- 3/4 inch | |
| Item Code: | 19-wrz-25-23 |
| Estimated value: | $1,920.14 |
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| Weight: | 24.50g |
| 8 -adjustable | |
| L- 1 1/4, W- 1, T- 5/8 inch | |
| Item Code: | 30-lip-25-70 |
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Phantom quartz forms when crystal growth stops temporarily and mineral deposits settle on the crystal surface. When growth resumes, the new quartz layer encases these deposits, creating the ghost-like interior shapes.
Phantom quartz has a Mohs hardness of 7, the same as all quartz varieties. This hardness makes it durable enough for daily wear in jewelry settings.
Major sources of phantom quartz include Brazil, Madagascar, and the Himalayan mountain regions. Brazilian mines produce specimens with particularly clear host crystals and well-defined phantoms.