semiprecious stones

Terra Piedra's variety of sizes and sculptured semiprecious stones will leave you breathless, from delicate pieces you can hold in your hand to standing stones that define a room. We have several types of jade, pearl jade, lapis lazuli, malachite, druze quartz, rose quartz, Himalayan quartz, onyx and citrine.

FOSSILIZED STONES

The Chrysanthemum and Bamboo stones occur naturally in Enshi, Hubei Province, China. Most of the specimens are collected from river beds. The actual flowers and leaves are embedded in a grey limestone with the minerals Celestite and Calcite constituting the shapes. They are considered to be of Permian age, approximately 250 million years old.

CRYSTALS

If you gaze deep into a crystal ball, you will see a versatile gemstone, one of the most popular gems on earth. Beautiful quartz, the "rock crystal" used in ancient times to make crystal balls and bowls, is today more often seen set in gold jewelery. Terra Piedra has a huge variety of crystals from large geodes to fine, sculpted miniatures.

MINERALS

Most minerals combine over long periods of time to form rocks, like the quartz, feldspar, and mica found in granite. The rarest and most beautiful may be turned into jewelry. Terra Piedra has taken the most rare of specimens and turned them into works of art. We specialize in large tabletop pieces either sculpted or in their original state.

WATERFALL river ROCKS

These beautiful, large, smooth river stones were formed over thousands of years by the waterfalls of the Yangtze River in China. Their sheer massive presence makes them especially appealing for commercial and public settings. Due to their rarity in obtaining and importing, we only have a few.

RARE GIANT GEODES

Geodes are rounded rock formations that, once broken open, expose a beautiful crystalline interior. You never know what you’ll find inside a geode until it has been broken open. Geodes are typically sold only after the center has been revealed. The interiors are agate, quartz, amethyst, or chalcedony.

Our Process

PASSION
research
travel & find
import & finesse

Terra Piedra ships our stones anywhere in the world, anywhere you are. Each piece is carefully wrapped, packed, custom-crated, and insured for safe passage and arrival to you in perfect condition. Method of delivery is your choice: Air (4-5 days from and within the U.S.) or commercial container ship, which normally takes 30 days to most ports in Asia, and somewhat less to ports in Europe. We recommend using UPS International or FedEx International for overseas air shipping.

I purchased one of the tall chrysanthemum fossils several years ago and placed it in the lobby of my building. It never fails to astonish our visitors and guests. We absolutely love it.

R. E. Johnston, Houston, Texas

We have long believed in the healing power of crystals. I believe my family has enjoyed better health and harmony from the rose quartz we obtained from Terra Piedra. Thank you so much!

Anna Quesenberry, New York, New York