Whenever I come to town to visit friends this is a must visit. Entire staff is always helpful,…read moregoing out if their way to show merchandise, offer alternative suggestions, and inform me of a pieces materials. Prices are very reasonable, jewelry is by local artists, and the whole store is eye candy. And, yes, every single visit I come away with presents for friends and/or myself.

A cute shop with neat items and a very nice owner…read more There are some seriously cute jewelry pieces in this store. Rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, they have wallets and small purses, etc. It's small and quaint but cozy inside and I found some really cute stuff - my friend purchased what is probably going to be her favorite wallet ever with a musical note on it just like the tattoo she has on her wrist. We spent some time talking to the owner who we found had moved from Texas many, many years ago. She found out we were visiting from Virginia on a road trip and suggested several nearby things we should see from the opinion of a local.

I walked into a wonderful store on a whim today. I have driven past it many times over the last…read moreyear and decided today was the day. I am sure happy I stopped in. What an incredible rock and gemstone place this is. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how wonderful it smelled. The incense they were burning was incredible. The store is immaculate, dusted, vacuumed and maintained. The staff, especially, Dave, were amazing. Dave helped me shop for certain rocks to fill small jars I was giving away as gifts. They have an incredible selection and the prices were very reasonable. I spent about 45 minutes in the store and enjoyed every second of it. I will be returning very soon to pick up some other items. There is simple and readily accessible parking and it's in a good area of town. I highly recommend this small business.

I only go to Desert Gems once in a while, and pretty much every time I go, I'm reminded *why* I…read moredon't go there. They have an "okay" selection of gems/crystals, but they're way overpriced. Only recently have I gotten into making my own knitting stitch markers, which require beads, wire, tools, etc. I checked here for a 1-Step Looper; nope, sold out. Back to Amazon I go. Beads seem outrageously overpriced, so it's rare I buy any beads here. Yesterday my husband and I went in to look at some of the crystals/rocks they have, and my husband asked about a particular stone of which they had a couple spheres and an egg-shape. The very hippie older man had no idea what the stone was, so he asked the only other employee working that day, but she didn't know either. She "thought" it was "Tarzanite, from Peru." One of the spheres had a sticker that said Peru, but no other information was available. Three of us searching on Google turned up nothing, except some photos of "Tarzanite" (which the search usually changed to "Tanzanite," which was clearly not this stone), but the photos didn't match the stone we were looking at. Not very helpful if you're selling a stone but don't even know what it is. Meanwhile, I was browsing around the shop and the older hippie man kept aggressively trying to sell me on various things, without even asking what I might be looking for or what type of project I was working on. I'd already told him I was just browsing, but he kept pointing out things like, "This wall is our larger-hole beads!" and stuff like that, when I have no interest in "larger hole beads" (as I said, I occasionally make myself knitting stitch markers, which have to be SMALL and lightweight, otherwise they will be too heavy and create hand strain). I don't make jewelry, so nearly everything he was pointing out -- i.e. aggressively trying to sell me -- was of no interest or use to me whatsoever. The hippie vibe was a bit too much for me, though some people may like that. Also, the shop reeked of strong incense -- both my husband and I are highly allergic to fragrances/smells, so we couldn't stay long. Why don't shops realize that some people cannot tolerate strong smells? They can even set off asthma attacks in some asthmatics (scents are banned on Montreal metro trains for that reason), and for others of us they can trigger severe migraines that last for days. At least neither of the employees were wearing masks, which was a relief. (I am autistic and have mask trauma from childhood, so those still wearing masks in 2024 I cannot deal with and have to take my business elsewhere.) In the end, we left the shop without buying anything and it will be a while before we go back, if ever. p.s. My husband took a photo of the sphere he was interested in and we went back to Mountain Mineral Market on Kipling, to ask Benjamin, who has a degree in geology, if he knew what it was. The photo wasn't quite enough to identify it, but he said it was definitely *not* "Tarzanite".

I never leave this shop without new crystal babies, a piece of one-of-a-kind jewelry or some…read moreknowledge I hadn't learned before. The employees are passionate about the products they sell and matching customers with exactly what they are looking for. If you're lucky enough to stop by when the owner is in, you'll see how much quality and excellence means to them. The Crystal Garden isn't just another tourist rock shop. This is the real deal for novice shoppers and collectors alike.

Cool place but they didn't sell me CBD relaxation joints. It's not even weed. It's a smoking…read moreproduct, so the minimum age is 18 so I'm confused as to why you didn't sell it.

Absolutely love this little crystal shop! I happened upon it after a hike and I'm so glad I came…read morein. They have a beautiful selection of crystals and crystal jewelry plus sage bundles and Palo santo. They were also super friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back :)

Show of Hands is a whimsical gallery selling handmade goods of many artists. A good selection of…read morejewelry, robots, posters, ceramics and much more can be found here. Careful, you may find yourself smiling or laughing at some of the sayings. Street and lot parking.

I have always loved and supported this store. Today I bought…read morea book that was clearly marked $12.95 printed on the back of the book. I was charged $15.95 for the book. I wish I would have paid closer attention to the receipt when I was in the store. I tried calling but no answer and now they are closed until they move to their new location. It's only $3.00 but that's not the point. I know stores will sometimes mark up items but to do this when a price is printed on the item is not right. Lesson learned..., Check your receipt!

I have been going here for the longest time for little gifts and decor for my room. I witnessed an…read morealarming interaction with the owner. They made fun of someone's name kinda looking down on the person while doing so. Management seems to always be off too. One time I purchased a 50$ gift card and was told that even if I lost the flimsy little paper the credit is written on, my name is on the system and it can be looked up. Months passed and when I went in the store after losing the gift card (again it's on paper) they said it was never a thing that they look up gift card by name. I won't ever go back after these interactions. Yes their selection is nice but it's overpriced and a rip off of someone else's culture or religion.

Just a quick shout out declaring the awesomeness of 5 Green Boxes. For over 20 years, this has…read morebeen my go to place for funky clothing items and delightful, artsy gifts/home decor

Such a cute flea market type store. They have such a wide selection of items, from vintage goods…read moreand antiques to quirky collectibles and everyday household stuff, making it fun to explore and browse for hidden gems. Each booth has different pricing dependent on the vendors; some overpriced, and some reasonable but they all have unique items for sale, which makes it so fun to explore

What a wonderful addition to the local community! What I love about this antique mall is that it's…read moreeasily walkable and you can explore all of the amazing booths in one visit. Each vendor has their own unique style, the owners are wonderful, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The items are well priced, the bathrooms are large and kept clean, and the whole space feels organized, thoughtful, and welcoming. There is something for everyone here! Start your morning with breakfast at the nostalgic spot next door, then walk over to Timeless Relics & What Knots to find something for your home, a gift for a loved one, or that unique piece you didn't know you needed. There's a fun selfie spot in the back of the store too! This is a well thought out, charming space and absolutely worth the visit!

This place is brand new and it's incredible. It's clean, fresh and very interesting. I love…read morecollectible and antique shopping and this place just became my new and favorite store. They have dozens and dozens of individual spaces where people have set up to sell their stuff. No matter which display you buy from, you simply pay at the register and the original owners get paid. It's a really cool system and it works quite well. I really enjoy the holiday oriented stuff as well as the pop, movie and Star Trek collectibles. I found the prices to be quite reasonable and the selection to be absolutely grand. There is plenty of parking and it's located in a safe area. I met Tonya working the register and she was funny, chatty and very helpful. The perfect personality for an antique store. I learned of this new place from Tic Tok videos and I'm surely glad I stopped in. Great videos Terry, they drew me right in.