ORIGIN | TRANSFORMATION | PERSONAL POWER
Formed around 29 million years ago in the Great Sand Sea of the Sahara, Libyan Desert Glass is a rare natural silica glass created under extraordinary heat and pressure.
Its exact formation has fascinated scientists for decades. Current evidence points towards a major extraterrestrial impact event, powerful enough to melt material at the Earth's surface and leave behind the translucent yellow-to-golden glass found across a limited area of the Western Desert of Egypt.
But its story doesn't end with geology.
Thousands of years later, a piece of this unusual desert glass was carved into the scarab at the centre of one of Tutankhamun's pectorals—connecting a material formed millions of years before humans existed with one of Ancient Egypt's most recognisable treasures.
Each OOAK piece is individually selected and sold by weight. Natural variations in colour, transparency, texture and surface markings are part of the material's character.
Crystals should never be used to replace proper medical treatment or used in lieu of seeking professional medical help. Crystals are should not be used for children under 3 years old or pet without supervision.
FAQs
Our crystals do not routinely come with independent laboratory certificates. We provide information on the material, reported origin and known treatments based on our sourcing records, examination and research.
For customers who require independent verification, testing can be arranged through a qualified external gemological laboratory where appropriate, at an additional cost.
We believe in transparent information rather than certificates that do not provide meaningful independent verification.
At OOAKSTONES, we carefully curate our collection and believe in transparent sourcing. Natural crystals may undergo treatments such as heating or dyeing, which we disclose when known. Please refer to each product's material and Known Treatment information for details.
Yes! Our retail space is located inside Kave at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. As not every item listed online is available at Kave, please contact us with the product name or link to arrange a viewing in advance. We'll confirm availability and the earliest suitable viewing date.
Absolutely. Complimentary retail collection is available at Kave, Alserkal Avenue. Simply select the collection option at checkout. Please allow approximately 3–5 business days for preparation and transfer, and wait for our collection confirmation before visiting.
As natural crystals have individual characteristics, we encourage customers to review product descriptions, photographs, and dimensions carefully before purchasing. Change-of-mind returns and exchanges for crystals are generally not accepted under our store policy. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us promptly with photographs so we can assist.