Quartz Dragon Carving 37mm — AAAA Grade, Hand Carved

A quartz dragon carving, 37mm by 35mm and 64g, worked in AAAA grade clear quartz with no inclusions, its coiled form drawn from traditional Chinese and Japanese dragon design.

Why is quartz specifically favoured for detailed animal carvings over softer stones? Hardness matters enormously once fine detail is involved. Quartz sits at 7 on the Mohs scale, hard enough that scales, claws, and other small carved features hold their sharpness through years of handling, whereas a softer material like calcite scratches easily and gradually loses definition. That durability is part of why quartz has been worked into ritual and decorative objects since the Han dynasty in China, prized for both clarity and toughness. The dragon itself is traditionally read as a symbol of power, good luck, wisdom, and wealth.

A closer look

AAAA grade with no visible inclusions means the original rough had to be completely flawless, since a carver working fine detail into quartz cannot hide or work around an internal crack the way a simpler polished shape might. That requirement alone eliminates most rough material before carving even begins, which is part of why detailed dragon carvings command a considerable premium over plain spheres or points of similar size.

• Stone: Clear quartz, hand carved, AAAA grade, no inclusions
• Form: Dragon carving, Chinese and Japanese design
• Size: 37mm x 38mm x 35mm
• Weight: 64g

Living with your quartz dragon

A carving of this quality suits a shelf, a desk, or a spot chosen deliberately within a feng shui layout. Quartz is hard and water safe, so a rinse and a soft cloth keeps it looking its best, though the finer carved details are worth dusting gently rather than scrubbing.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.