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Quartz Gemstone Tree

Hand-wired gemstone trees · 26 pieces in stock · Fine minerals since 1961

Shop Quartz Gemstone Trees by Base, Height and Chip Species

A quartz gemstone tree is a decorative sculpture of natural undyed gemstone chips hand-wired onto solid copper branches, anchored in a hand-painted porcelain pot, on a cut fluorite base or in a clear quartz matrix. Construction decides quality, because slack wire droops and a thin canopy shows bare copper. Astro Gallery of Gems states species, base type, weight and height on every gemstone tree listing. Five inch relaxation trees open the range and fifteen inch bonsai forms top it, so buy on base and height first.

Base and height settle the piece long before colour does, and both come out of how the tree was assembled. Every listing in this collection describes the same four building blocks, so a buyer who reads them in order can price a tree accurately.

Copper wire and branch structureThe chips on a quartz gemstone tree are hand-wired in solid copper, twisted into bundles that split into branches and again into tips. Copper takes a bend and holds it, so leaves and branches can be arranged after the tree arrives.
Chip species in the canopyClear quartz, amethyst, green aventurine, rose quartz, carnelian and garnet all appear as drilled chips. Each listing names the species and confirms the stone is natural and undyed rather than colour treated.
Base, pot and matrixBonsai forms rise from hand-painted round, oval, square and basket porcelain pots with a painted trunk. Willow forms sit on a cut fluorite base, and one amethyst cluster tree sets into a clear quartz lined matrix, handmade in Brazil.
What appears on every listingWeight in pounds, dimensions in inches and photographs of that individual tree. Everything Astro Gallery sells is authentic. The gallery does not sell replicas or casts, and each tree is one physical piece rather than a stock image.

Bases, Pots and Heights Compared

What sits under the canopy changes the weight, the footprint and the mineral content of the whole object. Five base types run through this collection.

Base or potWhat it means for stability, size and price
Cut fluorite baseWillow-form amethyst and garnet trees at 12 inches sit directly on a slab of fluorite, so the base is itself a specimen and the mineral content runs higher than a potted tree.
Clear quartz matrixThe five inch relaxation tree sets a clustered amethyst canopy and a faux trunk into a matrix lined with clear quartz, at a pound and a half and a footprint of three by two and a half inches.
Round porcelain potHand-painted round pots carry bonsai trees from 8.5 to 12 inches on the tightest footprint in the range, around four inches square at the base and two to four pounds on the scale.
Oval porcelain potOval pots spread the canopy wider than round and cover 10 to 15 inches of height, reaching a footprint of 12.5 by 6.5 inches and weights near six pounds.
Square porcelain potSquare pots carry the tallest carnelian and green aventurine bonsai at 13 to 15 inches, up to 14 inches across and 7.5 pounds, which is the statement tier of the collection.

Check the Wirework Before You Buy

Wirework separates a gemstone tree that holds its shape from one that sags within a year. Four things show up in the listing photographs.

Twist tension at the trunkOn a well-made gemstone tree every branch wire twists tight into the trunk bundle with no visible gap. A loose junction lets the branch swing and eventually shed chips.
Canopy density against gaugeWire gauge numbers run backwards, so a higher number means thinner wire. Fine tips carry more chips per branch, and a dense canopy hides the copper. Sparse wiring reads as bare metal from across a room.
Chip colour variationNatural undyed chips shift in tone across the canopy because each fragment came from a different part of the rough. Flat uniform saturation signals dye, and every tree here is described as undyed.
Base weight against heightA tall tree on a light base tips when a branch is bent. Read the stated pounds against the stated height. Trees above 13 inches in this collection weigh between 5.5 and 7.5 pounds for that reason.

Quartz Gemstone Trees for Sale at Live Prices

Prices come straight from the catalogue, one price per tree, so a piece that sells leaves this table rather than sitting here unavailable. Purchase any of them online at the figure shown.

PieceDetailPrice
Genuine Amethyst Clustered Gemstone Tree on Clear Quartz Matrix (The Relaxation Tree) 5" The Relaxation Tree $ 49.99
Genuine Quartz Gemstone Bonsai Tree in Oval Ceramic Pot (10” Tall) 10” Tall $ 130.00
Genuine Amethyst Gemstone Bonsai Tree in Ceramic Pot (12” Tall) 12” Tall $ 175.00
Genuine Amethyst Gemstone Willow Tree on Fluorite Base (12”) 12” $ 119.00
Genuine Quartz Gemstone Bonsai Tree in Square Ceramic Pot (11” Tall) 11” Tall $ 130.00
Genuine Quartz Gemstone Bonsai Tree in Oval Ceramic Pot (10” Tall) 10” Tall $ 95.00
Every gemstone tree is wired by handNo two canopies fall the same way, so the tree in the photograph is the tree that arrives. Authentic stone only, never replicas or casts.
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Who Buys a Gemstone Tree, and Why

The gift buyerA gemstone tree needs no plinth, no stand and no upkeep, which is why the catalogue files it under gifts. Buy on height and chip colour, and pair it with something small from crystal products for a set.
The decor buyerInterior buyers place a gemstone tree on a console or a shelf edge beside opaque forms such as spheres or home decor pieces. Buy on footprint, because canopy spread governs the shelf, not the trunk.

What the Gemstone Tree Listing Words Mean

ChipThe tumbled gemstone fragment drilled and threaded onto a wire tip. Chip size sets canopy texture, and small chips give a finer leaf.
Bonsai formThe potted gemstone tree style, with a hand-painted trunk rising from a porcelain pot. Most of this collection takes the bonsai form.
Willow formBranches wired to fall outward and down instead of up. Amethyst and garnet willow trees stand on a fluorite base rather than in a pot.
MatrixThe host rock plate a tree is set into. Clear quartz matrix carries the smallest tree in the range.
UndyedNatural colour, no surface treatment. Every gemstone tree in this collection is described as natural undyed gemstone in its listing.
Crystal treeThe same object under another name, alongside money tree and feng shui tree. Astro Gallery records species, weight and dimensions and makes no health or energy claim.

Dust the Chips, Then Reshape the Branches

A gemstone tree canopy traps dust between the chips where a cloth cannot reach. Blow the canopy clear with a cool hair dryer on its lowest setting, then wipe the porcelain pot or the fluorite base with a barely damp cloth. Copper darkens with age under the leaves, and most buyers leave that patina alone. Reshape a drooping branch by twisting close to the trunk rather than pulling on a chip.

Order a Gemstone Tree Online

Secure checkout takes Shop Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Diners Club at the listing figure. Email customerservice@astrogallery.com or call (212) 889-9000 for the exact canopy width, a photograph of the pot underside, or a note on how the chip colour reads under warm light.

Astro Gallery of Gems has traded fine minerals since 1961 and keeps a 12,000 square foot gallery at 417 Fifth Avenue in New York, where a buyer can handle a gemstone tree before purchase. Three generations of the founding family have supplied collectors, interior designers and museums from that address. The returns policy gives a full refund on any website order sent back safely in original condition, postmarked inside fourteen days.

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Questions Buyers Ask Before Ordering a Gemstone Tree

How much does a quartz gemstone tree cost?
Five inch matrix trees open the range and fifteen inch bonsai forms on square pots sit at the top of it. Live prices for every gemstone tree in stock appear in the table above, one price per piece.
Are the gemstones real or dyed?
Real and undyed. Every tree in this collection is described as natural undyed gemstone, and Astro Gallery states that everything it sells is authentic rather than a replica or a cast.
How tall are these gemstone trees and how much space do they need?
Heights run from five inches to fifteen inches. Footprints run from three by two and a half inches on the smallest matrix piece to fourteen by six and a half inches on the widest square pot bonsai, and each listing states both.
Can I bend the branches?
Yes. The chips are hand-wired in solid copper and copper holds a bend, so leaves and branches can be arranged how you like. Work the wire near the trunk rather than pulling at a chip.
What sits under the tree, a pot or a stone base?
Both types are stocked. Bonsai forms rise from hand-painted round, oval, square and basket porcelain pots, and willow forms stand on a cut fluorite base or a clear quartz matrix.
Does a gemstone tree work as a gift?
Yes, and the catalogue files these trees under gifts for that reason. A gemstone tree needs no stand and no maintenance routine, and buyers building a set usually add a smaller piece from the crystal products range.
How do I clean a gemstone tree?
Blow the dust out of the canopy with a cool hair dryer on low, then wipe the pot or base with a barely damp cloth. Water standing between chips dulls the stone, so keep the canopy dry.
What if the tree does not suit the room?
A website purchase is refunded in full on safe return of the piece in original condition, postmarked within 14 days of purchase. The returns page carries the full terms.

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