First off -- a little bio intro about me! Ever since I was in grade school my mom introduced rock and mineral shows to me. Back in 1994 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to the best rock show in the US, which is in Tuscon, AZ. Yup! It's a pretty big deal! Also I recall going to science summer camp and studying geology was by far my favourite. (NB: If you haven't already noticed, I'm kind of a nerd lol) With that said, I LOVE rock shops especially when they throw in the spiritual/agnostic/"new age" elements such as smudging and candles. Another side note -- San Luis Obispo has always been a family vacation spot for me since I was very little. DTSLO was one of my favorites. The sad thing is I never knew this shop was here! Apparently they have been there for over 10 years. Maybe even 15 years... *mind blown* They did such an amazing job to make the shop eye catching and have a great vibe. The energy there was amazing. My body naturally walked towards this one case and of course I see rainbow moon. It is funny. I never find moonstone when I am actually looking for it. I find it when I am not on the hunt for it! That day I got a beautiful rainbow moonstone meditation bead bracelet, a smudge stick and abalone shell. I wish I could have bought more but I had to watch my spending since I already went all out on food and beverage that weekend lol! Bonus was I got to meet one of the owners -- Christine. She was so wonderful and took great care of me. Seriously, I had such awesome vibes at that shop and my chi was at peace and balanced. I will definitely be back! read more

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Exquisite selection of crystals and jewelry (from high-end rings to simpler gemstone bracelets) in a beautiful retail setting in downtown SLO. Gaia's Gallery has such a vast collection of gems in different variations and prices, and an ample selection of amethyst, labradorite, jade and lesser-known or rare precious rocks like moldavite. Gaia's also has good info on the crystals they sell, and can find what you need. It's a fun place to browse and gift shop, and the staff are always friendly. read more

Gaia's Gallery - So sparkly! Their "new-ish" location in SLO is at 750 Higuera. - Jewelry Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Visiting my daughter at Cal Poly and what popped up on Instagram was Gaia's Gallery, and the "Woman Owner" call out. Well that brought back THE most negative experience I have ever had in a store. First time in this store, in 2023 was great, Second time Holiday Time of 2024, HORRIBLE. Feeling this time was something was wrong. I was there with my husband and we met a Jennifer. Short period of time into our conversation she started pawing my husband, leaning in, showing off her augmented upper area. Is this what it takes to sell crystals? Talking about what he should purchase for me and the reasons why---(?) to say the least. This continued on for about 10-15 minutes After walking away from her to look on our own, we noticed she was talking to another women (later to find out owner), those two spent time whispering about us and than the topic changed to them complaining about someone else. First off, do not complain about people in listening distance of other customers. Jennifer came back and started to discuss that she is a reader for the store, Jennifer Light (?), but her name is Jennifer Whitemore--Odd why two names? Not interested in a reading, was interested in crystals. Did purchase from a store in Solvang. If this is how women owned businesses operate we are in trouble, Do not waste your time here. read more

The service was great,they had the most beautiful selection of gems and other nice things, and they have great sales.

The people who work here are amazing and so helpful/knowledgeable and the shop itself is incredible, they truly have an unbelievable selection!! Highly recommend! read more

Christine was so awesome and knowledgeable. Thank you it was such a delight. She really made our experience outstanding. We purchased some memorable items. Wow is all. Thank you again. We will be back :) read more

Beautiful gallery but was sold a fake piece of Jewelry. First sign was everything was overpriced compared to real gem shop. Either their vendors are ripping them off or they knowingly sold me piece of glass. read more

I wish I could rate this place higher than 5 stars. This shop fills you with such positive energy as soon as you walk in. The owner, Christine, is one of the most empathetic, knowledgable people in the crystal industry. She will listen to you with genuine interest and give you the best recommendations on crystals. I always try to stop in if I am shopping around downtown SLO. read more

I'm always so impressed every time we visit Gaia's Gallery. It's such a neat experience and there is always something exciting and new to discover there. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, and we always leave with special new treasures! read more

Came back today with a lot more time! They just received a new shipment of crystals so I had a great time exploring the shop! I've gone to a couple of similar stores in the area and this one is by far my favorite. They have clusters, points, spheres, jewelry, pendulums, beads, raw stones, sage, palo santo, books, cards....I think you get the picture...they have a lot of variety. I could probably spend an hour here easily just looking at everything. I added more pics of the shop here on Yelp so you can have a better idea of what's available! I left today with sage, palo santo and two new crystals! Shout out to Haley & Vince for their help! I'll be back again soon! read more

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Wow. They packed the maximum amount of crystals you could possibly fit into one place. All kinds - all sizes - all beautiful. Jewelry, stones, points, spheres, pyramids, obelisks, raw, refined, etc. EVERYTHING. Even some art, too! In the back they have the biggest collection of tarot decks I've ever seen besides Amazon. AND they have singing bowls for great prices! Remarkable selection and you'll find what you're looking for. read more

This is not just a store, it is an experience. The moment you walk in the door you get this ethereal feeling. This may be due to the energy of the crystals in the room, but I find that it is equally, if not more, due to the store owner, Christine. She is just wonderful. I immediately feel happy and calm in her presence and I always leave the store in awe, feeling completely consumed in the best way. This is a great place to shop and visit, but if you get a chance to do a reading, or have a one on one conversation with Christine, it will likely leave a mark on you forever. read more

Great atmosphere and selection. Great shop downtown. Highly recommend a stop in when in the area.

The store looks like a nice place, unfortunately neither the cashier or the owner I'm presuming had the ability to wear a mask. They have several signs at the door stating that masks are mandatory and that it is not a big deal to wear one. "Keep calm and mask on." And yet no one will wear one, even though the store was almost crowded with patrons... I guess this store is a perfect example of "Do as I say, not as I do." read more

Okay so let me just start off by saying that this was one of the BEST experiences I have had in a crystal shop in a while. As soon as I walk in I was greeted by both the lady at the counter and I believe the owner who was in the back. This place has so much to see. I'm not from the area so I went in hoping what I saw on yelp was accurate and let me say they did not disappoint. They have beautiful high end jewelry and even some cheaper stuff for kiddos. I ended up getting a couple bracelets and some crystals to wire wrap for my business. I will definitely be coming back next time I visit. So if you are ever looking for some super cool crystals I suggest checking this place out!! read more

I've lived in SLO 4 years now, and I'm ashamed to say that my visit today was my first. I absolutely loved the store and will be giving it more of my business. The owner (at least, I think he was the owner) cleaned my silver jewelry while I browsed (it was really tarnished, and I wasn't sure of the proper method to bring it back to life). I bought a beautifully-cut crystal and some other stones. The prices were fair and had a good range, so that even those with a limited budget could still buy something special. The store adheres to COVID protocols, which made my shopping experience feel safe. I highly recommend. read more

Such a GEM!! I can't believe a store like this exist in Downtown SLO, a college town. The store clerk was very knowledgeable. We brought home many unique gifts from this place. Must visit!! read more

This is my favorite store ever! I have been to a lot of crystal shops, and Unique Selections takes the cake by far! They have an endless selection of gems, stones, jewelry, and so much more! I always find something new every time I visit the store and I legitimately spend hours looking around at everything. The staff are kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Whenever you purchase a stone, they provide you with a little description of it for you to take home that explains the properties of each crystal. You will always leave happy after visiting here. read more

Gaia's Gallery - My boyfriend loves his crystal bracelets and his new meteorite! - Jewelry Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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We were visiting in the area and decided to take a trip to see this shop. Looked for parking for 20 minutes before we finally found a spot. Upon walking in we were not greeted, the ladies behind the counter would not even look up to acknowledge us. As soon as you walk in you notice this huge over priced jar of dyed stones and fake citrine towers labeled as real citrine. Everything in there is way over priced. I noticed quite a few mislabeled stones as well. Do not shop here! This is absolutely outrageous to sell stones that far over fair market value. I do understand a higher priced rent, but this was absolutely mouth dropping, and not in a good way. read more

A little over priced but always genuine stones to look at and a perfect spot to find my crystals.

My 4-year-old daughter is really into "gems". Everywhere she goes, she looks for treasures/rocks/beads so whenever we see a store like Unique Selections, we allow her to browse and see if a stone catches her eye--it becomes something we research together. Our own treasure hunt for knowledge, if you will. We oftentimes take pictures but this time, she was given money from her Grandfather for her soccer goals and she used $3 of it to buy a stone that caught her eye. After paying for her stone, she was also given a little slip of paper to tell her all about it. It was a great added touch that we very much appreciated. My little one has been holding onto her slip of paper like it's gold. We'll be sure to visit again if we're ever in the area. read more

My sister took me here for the first time today. She's bought several things here in the past years and wanted to show me around. As we entered a white woman with dreads(which yikes but whatever not the point of this review) greeted us and everything was normal. However when we were looking at the selection in the back I could just feel her eyes on us. My sister had her eyes on one singular gem in the back those in the big tub for like 10$ she keeps it in her hand and then she goes to their other side of the store because she sees a Mary Magdalene deck which she's been in search of. She's in the middle of telling me more about the deck when that same lady interrupts us and pops herself uncomfortably to us and emphasizes how we need to put the gem in a tray. Again it was one singular gem and she could see we were holding it. I get this may be a way to curb stealing but if anyone wanted to steal anything it would be incredibly easy tray or not. Her energy was just so off putting and we felt like it was only directed to us. We put the one singular gem back and we're ordering that deck from another store. If the owners see this maybe just invest in some more security cameras if you're that worried about people stealing 10$ gems but having people like that as an employee definitely made me never want to go back there. This store is supposed to be all about good vibes and energy however that's the opposite of how I felt leaving this store. read more

Gaia's Gallery has so much to choose from, and a lot of one of a kinds you haven't come across elsewhere. I highly recommend stopping in and looking around. Christine and the rest of her team are such a pleasure, and will help you with whatever you need. A terrific local business I hope is around for years to come. read more

Shop is very nice for what it is, but it shouldn't come up in the search for local bead shops. They do not carry beads at all, although the photographs on YELP suggest they do. It is an upscale shop with beautiful objects crafted from natural crystals and stone. No beads. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time today after work. We were looking for sage. The owner was very kind and knowledgeable! I felt great energy from her. She took the time to explain how saging works. We will be back! read more

Fun store to look around in with a good variety of stones, rocks, gems, and jewelry. The workers were super nice and helpful. My niece was interested in buying a few items and the woman working there took the time to explain about all the different types of rocks and Earth-y stuff there. You could tell she was enthusiastic and passionate about what they sold. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this shop and the owners. Visiting from out of town for a funeral, came in and was enveloped in positive, loving and hospitable energy. It truly changed my mood and lifted my spirits. My boyfriend and I found some beautiful crystals, and wished we could have stayed longer and spent basically all of our money. This is a must stop in SLO. We will be back for sure. Thank you for everything Vince and Christine!! read more

I stumbled upon this gift shop during a visit to SLO and found that they make custom length chains and necklaces, I had been attempting to replace a broken leather necklace, and the owner Vince was able to give me exactly what I needed at a very reasonable price. The store also carries a unique selection of crystals, rocks, jewelry and beads and is really a nice specialty shop with friendly owners and great personnel. I highly recommend Unique Selections as a gift shop for unique items. read more

I was drawn into Unique Selections during the fun summer time Farmers Market. The owner Christine and I had an immediate connection. After a short chat she invited me to offer my talents as a light worker. The last four months working with her have been the most blessed professional and metaphysical experience I have had. Unique Selections has great staff and wonderful clients. The way Christine supports and empowers us light workers is amazing. If you do energy work or you are considering it, visit her store and attend one of her free or paid events. You will be glad you did. read more

We're out of owners but have stopped in twice and are impressed every time. Christine and Vince are fantastic, and everyone else we've encountered there has been very sweet and helpful (and patient I might add, as we've perused the offerings). One thing I like, aside from how clean and organized the store is, is the interesting selections of fossils and unique items like fossilized dinosaur poop.. how cool is that?! For a kid, that's a pretty neat gift. During our last trip in Christine and Vince spent a lot of time helping us find the right stones- again, they were so patient and kind. Christine has a special gift- she intuitively honed right in on my energy and recommended a few stones based on what she was picking up and it turned out to be completely on point with what I'm currently going through in life and how I'm feeling; I hadn't even told her anything of what was going on. She chose beautiful stones and I left feeling uplifted and really special, as did all of my little group. They made us feel so warm and conversation with them was lovely. I'd also highly recommend coming in if you need recommendations on what healers to use in the area. Beautiful stones, jewelry, gifts or something you need for yourself.. it's a great place to come. I can't wait to return! read more

Had the best customer service I've received in a very long time. Christina the owner is quite possibly the nicest most down to earth person I have met. Went in with some out of town friends and we all made custom bracelets, was in the store for almost an hour and a half she was helping us and informing us on everything about the stones and chakras and what not while sharing stories with each other. The geode collection is here is beautiful as well! Reasonable prices for everything, and they have a wide collection of stones read more

Absolutely love this place. Bill's a card, Christine is sweet, Jeremy is too cool and Daytona is just awesome! They are all so knowledgeable and helpful, I will definitely keep coming back! I can't wait to see the new location just down the street! read more

I love this place, I easily spent an hour in store that last time I went. I love the vibe the store has and the shop keeper was extremely helpful and answered any questions I had. The gems and beads are great quality and each one is so unique and beautiful. They also have stones that are cut to be attached to necklace strings, I purchased an amethyst with a silver top and it looks gorgeous. This is definitely my go-to store for gemstones! read more

Love this place for crystals and jewelry. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. We come here all of the time

We came in from out of town and immediately Christine greeted us with warmth and happily answered all our questions! We were looking for stones to gift to our friends and she expertly guided us and we found many great options. If you're looking for positivity and warmth in the heart of SLO, Unique Selections is a wonderful place to find it. Thanks Christine for the amazing experience and we'll definitely be coming back when we're in town! read more

One of my go-to's when I'm visiting SLO! The service is unbeatable & everyone is genuinely friendly & inviting. So many unique finds & great selection of stones & gems. Absolutely love and great location! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Christine was unbelievable. So helpful, warm, welcoming, knowledgeable... I even bought a pair of earrings that had cheaper metal and she changed them to sterling silver metal right in front of me just because she cared. She was so informative and amazing, PLEASE visit Christine for the full treatment when it comes to crystals, energy, guidance, compassionate purchases.... 10/10!! Thank you, Sweet Christine! read more

We came in looking for a pair of cat earrings for a gift. We were told that while they didn't have any on hand, they could be made with the vast selection of charms and beads they had. So we picked out what we wanted to make into earrings. The pair turned out amazing. The shop keeper was incredibly accommodating and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a custom gift! read more

This place truly has unique selections. I can always find what I am looking for, (and even some things I had no idea I was looking for) great prices and everything from the grandiose to the small trinkets that make for perfect gifts. Amazing staff that are super knowledgeable. This place is a must visit!!! read more

Great store. Lots of cool rocks and crystals. Great vibe in the store. Downtown SLO is a great location. read more