The Rockshop at Harties

What a day it’s been here at Silver Hills Gems in Hartbeespoort! In this video, I take you behind the scenes of our shop and show you what really goes into the work we do every day. We start off by sorting rubies on a glass table – a fascinating process where you can see each stone’s unique color and clarity come to life. From there, we move on to something creative: mounting sapphire crystals and rubies on small mirror tiles . This little trick not only makes the stones look incredible but also gives them a beautiful reflective backdrop perfect for display or photography. Speaking of photography, I’ll also share a few quick tips on how to improve your gemstone photos for the internet – great for anyone selling or showcasing their pieces online. If you’d like me to make a more in-depth, step-by-step video on this topic, let me know in the comments! We wrap up the day by adding some stylish touches to the shop: putting up our new Casa de Fonte tiles (inspired by Macau) and revea...

Description: We recently acquired a massive double-terminated quartz crystal weighing an incredible 70 kilograms . Its natural beauty was already breathtaking, but I wanted to take it one step further and transform it into a true showpiece. So, I headed to the scrapyard to source some steel and came back with a pile of curved pipes. After plenty of cutting, welding, and fitting , we finally created a unique stand that perfectly supports the crystal. But we didn’t stop there—holes were drilled into the pipes, and we wired up a 20-watt LED spotlight at the back. The result? Absolutely electrifying ! This once raw crystal is now a high-end interior décor piece , complete with a convenient push switch on the floor. You can come and experience this masterpiece in person at Silver Hills Gems, 74 Scott Street, Hartbeespoort . While you’re here, enjoy a coffee on the deck and let the kids have fun digging for treasures in our gemstone scratch patch . ✨ Trust me, it’s worth the visit!