Crystal Classics

Crystal Classics 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.

Here are a few Tsumeb minis for your Sunday morning or afternoon. All available.
24/08/2025

Here are a few Tsumeb minis for your Sunday morning or afternoon. All available.

Crystal Classics are excited to once again participate in the HardRock Summit Show in Denver, taking place September 4–7...
14/08/2025

Crystal Classics are excited to once again participate in the HardRock Summit Show in Denver, taking place September 4–7.

Held at the fabulous Hotel Westin Westminster, Colorado, you’ll find us at Booth HS.311 in the Westminster Ballroom from Thursday, September 4 through until Sunday, September 7.

Come and visit Ian, Diana, Debbie, Stew and the team to explore our exceptional collection of fine minerals – carefully curated for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates nature’s most beautiful creations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Everyone at Crystal Classics and UK Mining Ventures would like to extend a big thank-you to the show organizers and to e...
12/08/2025

Everyone at Crystal Classics and UK Mining Ventures would like to extend a big thank-you to the show organizers and to everyone who visited us at the East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show in West Springfield this past weekend.

It was another great event, and it was wonderful to see so many of you in person.

Our next stop will be the Hardrock Summit in Denver, September 4–7. We hope you’ll join us there!

- Crystal Classics will be in the Westminster Ballroom at Booth HS.311.

- UK Mining Ventures will be in the Wholesale Area at Booth MP.201.

09/08/2025

UK Mining Ventures and Crystal Classics would like to say a big thank you to the organisers of the North Pennines Minera...
21/07/2025

UK Mining Ventures and Crystal Classics would like to say a big thank you to the organisers of the North Pennines Mineral Expo for putting on another wonderful show at St John's Chapel this past weekend.

It was lovely to see so many of you, and we are really grateful to those of you who made an addition to your Fluorite collections!

Photo: Northern Mine Research Society

Join us for the upcoming 2025 East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show!Crystal Classics will once again be at Booth 124. De...
21/07/2025

Join us for the upcoming 2025 East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show!

Crystal Classics will once again be at Booth 124. Debbie and Stew will be on site with an outstanding selection from our Tucson showroom. UK Mining Ventures will also be in the Wholesale area at Booth W-32, so be sure to stop by to see Tom and Georgie and stock up on some stunning Fluorite material from Weardale, County Durham.

The event runs Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, at the Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089.

Admission: $10 per person (children 13 and under are free with an adult)
Hours:
* Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
* Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm (wholesale closes at 4 pm)

And don’t miss the show’s mineral exhibit presented by the Houston Museum of Natural Science - it promises to be something truly special!

We’re excited to announce that UK Mining Ventures and Crystal Classics will once again be exhibiting at the North Pennin...
04/07/2025

We’re excited to announce that UK Mining Ventures and Crystal Classics will once again be exhibiting at the North Pennines Mineral Expo (North Pennines Mineral Expo), taking place July 19–20 at St John’s Chapel in Weardale, County Durham.

We’re proud to support this fantastic show each year – it’s one of our favourites.

We’ll be bringing a carefully selected range of specimens from our mining operations at the Diana Maria, Lady Annabella, and Rogerley mines, along with a variety of British classics from our East Coker showroom. A selection of fine jewellery from Viridis Gems will also be available.

UKMV Wholesale clients – if you’re attending and would like to stock up, feel free to message us in advance with any specific material requests. We’ll do our best to bring exactly what you need.

We hope to see you there!

Here are some tasty specimens to get you in the mood for our Instagram Live Show later today!Be sure to join Diana and t...
01/07/2025

Here are some tasty specimens to get you in the mood for our Instagram Live Show later today!

Be sure to join Diana and the team from 7pm (BST), live from our showroom in East Coker, England, to see what goodies we have on offer.

See you later!

Please read in full, our terms and conditions ahead of today's Live Show. See you all soon!
01/07/2025

Please read in full, our terms and conditions ahead of today's Live Show.

See you all soon!

Although we haven’t been able to be part as an exhibitor, after 30 years! We are happy to be here at the Mineral and Gem...
26/06/2025

Although we haven’t been able to be part as an exhibitor, after 30 years! We are happy to be here at the Mineral and Gem show in Sainte Marie aux Mines 2025, celebrating the 60th anniversary! 🎉Thank you so much !

Our latest Instagram Live Show takes place next week on Tuesday, July 1.The show will take place from 7-9pm (BST), live ...
26/06/2025

Our latest Instagram Live Show takes place next week on Tuesday, July 1.

The show will take place from 7-9pm (BST), live from East Coker. Be sure to join Diana and the team to see what treasures we have available!

We hope to see you next week!

Our updated Instagram Live Show schedule for 2025.
17/06/2025

Our updated Instagram Live Show schedule for 2025.

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BA229HY

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

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