Welcome to Clear Creek Crystal Shop!

My purpose in setting up this web site is to share information about quartz crystal, digging crystal, and this wonderful place on our planet called "The Quartz Crystal Capital of the World," Mount Ida, Arkansas. And, yes, to sell and distribute beautiful quartz crystal throughout the world by providing personalized service.

Who am I? My name is Stuart Schmitt. I retired from the Navy in 1988 after 24 years as a fighter pilot and test pilot. My wife, Sandy, and I sold everything we owned and traveled around the country in a motor home for a couple years before settling down in our home near Mount Ida, Arkansas. I enjoy exploring the unknown and discovering new things. Digging and cleaning crystal provides an endless opportunity to fulfill this desire. You probably didn't land on this web site wanting to know my background, but if you're interested in knowing why an ex-egotistical fighter pilot is in the crystal business, it's all right here.

Crystal Shop

I had to do something to get my crystal out of the garage. So I thought, "I need to salvage some wood to build a crystal shop." The next morning I was having breakfast at Shangri La, when the owner asked me if I knew of anyone who would like to tear down an old house. I knew my thought had manifested into an opportunity. The house was built in the 1920's and all the walls were beautiful, old growth, 1"x12" rough cut pine. It took three months to salvage the lumber and build my crystal shop. It was a labor of love and the old wood really appreciated a new life.

Shipping Rates

Good news for International customers! The USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate Box is just $41.95 for up to 20 pounds to any country (Canada and Mexico just $25.95).

Twin Creek Crystal Mine For Sale

Our friends, Felix and Lisa Kaelin, who now live in Switzerland, are selling their 160 acre quartz BLM Preference Right Lease ES 35118 near Mount Ida, AR. Click here for more details.

Bear Excitement

We had a interesting visitor recently in our backyard. Click here for more details.

New Web Host

I switched my web host service from Earthlink where I was paying $24 a month to Lunarpages about a year ago. They have provided superb service with more bells and whistles than I could possibly use... and you get to talk to a real person if you need a little help. I also make $42 if you sign up with them by clicking on the banner below :-).