Wow, this place is amazing. I've been to rock and gem stores in many parts of the country and if…read morethis one isn't the best, it's certainly in the conversation. The service was amazing, the selection was outstanding, and I loved how they had a section dedicated to Alaskan specimen.

We like browsing the store for in-the-raw specimens and pieces of geologic rarities, gemstones and…read morecrystals. I loved Geology in college and love Nature's Jewels. It's amazing to see what geologic phenomenon this earth creates. We have bought polished petrified wood here, gemstones like Alaskan jade, peridot, and various rare specimens in the raw for our personal collection, they have meteorite too. Cool store to check out. There are pieces of natural stones from all over Alaska here. We also bought a book that shows me where to find fossils (ammonite) and rocks off the highways and roads on short hikes. They are a lapidary meaning they can cut, polish, engrave and drill stones to your specifications. We plan to use their lapidary services soon.

I give this company five stars because the owners and management staff gave me a good 3 month job…read moreas a cook at the Pilgrim Hot Springs camp near Nome, and paid me very well. During my tenure, I was roughing it out living in a nicely heated tent feeding a group of drillers, geologists, project managers, and a prominent politician in the state that later became the mayor of Anchorage. Got to prepare and feed the people somewhat gourmet meals in a rustic setting and was pretty much my own boss. I was down on my luck at this time, had a family to support, and couldn't get work with my then-main job. Kudos to Mike, Brian, and Victoria!

From the owner: Alaska Minerals is the premiere remote site camp service that will handle all your needs. From…read morecomplete camp rentals to personnel support, payroll services to home style cooking, Alaska Minerals Inc. is Alaska's best choice for remote camp services.

Interesting store! We started to look around and splunk for geological treasures. A lot of…read moretumbled and raw stones, fossils and jewelry, and art here and we picked up some great items. A petrified wood slab, Glacierite, it's from Indonesia, a Celestite Egg, Angeline from Peru, raw Thulite from Norway, raw Shungite from Russia, and a piece of Hemimorphite from China. We were in Palmer for a dog event and saw this store opened up recently being a rock hound we went. For a small store it's impressive the amount of variety. We felt the prices were great of what we bought. There are some stones and crystals that haven't been marked yet and the owner wasn't there to identify them but many are so we'll be back hopefully after they have a chance to label more of it.

From the owner: Unique local rock shop. Located off Bogard road. You will see a large white sign with black…read morelettering that says “rock shop”, that’s us! We carry a large selection of stones and crystals, from polished and carved to raw and natural. Plus rock tumbling and polish compounds.

Arctic Gems went above and beyond to resize and clean my Grandmother's, Mother's ring from the…read more1960's. I only had a week and they made it happen! It is so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes. Linda B.

To whom it may concern, DO NOT buy from Arctic Gold & Gems. As of writing this review, it is May…read more25th, 2025. My partner and I bought four rings at the end of December. 21 weeks later, I finally have everything, and it was a mess. We left the store with one carbide ring, a receipt, and a promise from the store manager that the engagement ring, another carbide ring, and a custom silver wedding band would all be delivered within 6-8 weeks. We gave all of our contact info and had high expectations due the numerous five star reviews. The word count won't let me get into the nitty gritty of how wrong our experience went. In short, we gave our information four separate times over many weeks, begging they'd call us with news, and were met each time with "So sorry to hear that this is taking so long, [insert person] will get back to you as soon as possible." We were ignored, pushed aside, eventually sent the wrong rings, ignored again, sent a good ring 18 weeks after purchase, and sent another wrong ring. I went through the company that made the carbide ring to give me an exchange because I could not deal with the store owner again. My blood was boiling. I was the one who had wanted to buy rings from here, and they had so many glowing reviews. It was supposed to be special, and they were so kind and helpful while we picked the rings and handed over the cash. What I would give now to go back in time and talk myself out of it. There must have been "Sorry Fool" written over my forehead for how terrible we were treated over such a long time. If I could give negative stars to Arctic Gold & Gems, I would. Never in my life have I dealt with such a sorry excuse for lousy service. I was played like a fiddle when purchasing from here, and I dealt with that consequence for 21 weeks. If you want good service, turn around. If you want what you ordered, look elsewhere. If you somehow want the worst possible experience, then you'll want Arctic Gold & Gems.

I highly recommend this local shop full of beautiful, interesting, unique clothing. Visually…read moreappealing décor. Juanetta, the owner, is a skilled stylist and has a real flair for flattering styles on every body type. Love the pieces I acquired here...I'll be back.

They have fossils, tumbled stones, and in the raw stones (our favorite having studied geology in…read morecollege) we prefer the raw stones. Lots of amazing items in this Rock Store, some really unique fossils. Jewelry with beautiful gem stones. We picked up some natural citrine from Africa, super seven raw stones from Brazil and Scolecite raw pieces. Check it out what a wonderful place to get decorating ideas, natural art and jewelry!

From the owner: Welcome to Rocks For All Ages, your one-stop destination for all things rock-related! As a…read morespecialized rock and crystal shop, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of metaphysical and healing stones that are bound to uplift your spirit, balance your chakras and enhance your well-being. Our collection also boasts an extensive selection of sterling silver and stone jewelry, with an unsurpassed variety of stone rings in particular that are designed to add a touch of natural elegance to your style. Discover the wonders of the past with our carefully curated assortment of fossils and sea shells, perfect for collectors, and nature enthusiasts alike. We also cater to the little rock enthusiasts, with a variety of child-friendly options.

We just finished our first needle felted class here…read more What a wonderful space and a prime location off Dimond. The owner and the primary instructor is a great teacher and I am already excited to figure out which class I am going to take next! We learned that there are going to be guest teachers at this space as well. They offer needle felting, welt felting, crochet, knitting, macrame... Basically the sky's the limit! There is an open studio on Friday to come and learn from other artists. This is truly a gem for Anchorage.

I've taken two classes so far at The Art Lounge…read more The space is welcoming, warm, boho vibes and I'm here for it. I love the decor and everything has been thought out and well executed. The space has many seating options - swinging chairs, big meeting tables, couches...whatever you're comfortable in Classes are chill and she definitely spends one on one time with you as needed. That being said she always asks permission before touching your art or helping, which I appreciate a lot. Felted wool, wet felting, knitting, crotchet, and other fiber arts can all be found here. She has guest teachers and classes constantly. Fridays are a stitch and bitch - bring your own project or your eagerness to learn a new craft. You can purchase take home kits too for $40 and they include everything you need to make a small friend. Definitely recommend.