The plastic display stand is included. This is such a pretty sphere! It is a pure natural Quartz Crystal Gazing Ball. The quality of this crystal is amazing! You can see layers of sparkling crystalline quartz from every angle, reflecting and amplifying light into stunning celestial magic. Clear Quartz is famous as a cleansing and amplifying crystal so it will be a wonderful addition to any space, altar or healing environment. There are often very slight inclusions that add to the beauty. This sparkling crystal ball will certainly make an attention getting display piece, but I find it has the perfect depth and energy to serve as a gazing or scrying sphere as well.