There's a random selection and a wide range of price points. It's always good for a 6-minute…read morebrowse. I've bought a few pretty things there. The place is small and gets crowded easily, so it's not fun to spend much time there.

Don't be an idiot and come into the shop!I didn't expect to spend and bought two pieces! The team…read morehere was amazingly friendly, helpful! I love my pieces that I came back to get a gift card to find they saved my old necklace that I left behind!!!! Who are these people?!? How are they so nice and attentive?!?

I am always going to love this place, but the 1000+% markup is insane. It is like walking into a…read moremuseum of natural history with rocks and minerals and fossils (including amazing teeth of sharks and dinosaurs) from all over the world. You can also find beautiful corals here. There are also taxidermied/freeze-dried bats and displace cases of insects and insects in acrylic blocks which I am not as fond of due to the nature of it, but it's still very neat to look at up close. They also have minerals made into decor - such as clocks, pen pads, and other decorations.

Hi from Thalia, was just in The Astro Gallery 417 5th Ave Nyc! AMAZING. Meteorites!…read moreFOSSILS! Megalodon teeth! THE CRYSTALS AND GEMS alone, I could go on and on.I also love the energy of the place so peaceful and they are so helpful! This store is a hidden Gem all by itself! Oh they also have great prices that fit every budget! For such special merchandise, some millions of years old..that's incredible! ITS LIKE IF YOU WALKED INTO THE AMERICAN Natural History MUSEUM and they said you could buy some exhibits! There is so much more to see in this store.Please tell them they got a great Yelp Review. 5 stars!

The store was lovely! Although it was small, the store layout is beautiful and the owner, Racheal,…read morewas a massive help. This store is a new favourite for me as it has a wide selection in pieces for all occasions and budgets. When I was buying my gift, I honestly had no idea what to look for. However, with Rachael's guidance, I found perfect 16 inch gold necklace that my mum loved! On top of this, when I bought the piece, she even gift wrapped for me so I didn't have to do anything later. All around, would 100% recommend this place for anyone looking for a special gift for someone special.

Wow, the very picture of a hidden gem. This quite tiny shop has a beautiful array of women's…read moreaccessories sourced from all over the world. The owner is so charming and can tell you a story about each piece. I loved there is something for every style. Whether you're boho, edgy, or classic, you'll be able to find something fabulous.

Travis is really cool. I was really happy to stumble in here and he allow me to browse before…read moreclosing. I found a few of my favorite stones along with some rare and unique ones I don't see in other stores. Ended up getting bismuth. There's some intriguing history aspects and enjoy that there are very organized labels to differentiate them. It is indeed organized but a quite tiny space.

Completely unexpected, but such a great shopping experience at Rock Star Crystals!…read more The employees are very knowledgeable about different types of crystals. I went in to ask if a rose quartz necklace I had was real, and the staff member immediately confirmed it was genuine. He also helped me choose a lovely fluorite pendant and a beautiful carnelian ring. The prices are fair, and I really appreciate how trustworthy this store feels. I can't wait to come back when they get a new shipment.

Well, I was unaware Leekan had moved from Broadway to Rivington street. I've always found them a…read morelittle overwhelming--even the beads, and I've been stringing beads ever since I could thread a needle--and never bought anything. I'm happy to see they moved east, and I went in on this overcast, wet day with a little dog I was walking; they liked her and welcomed her. There was a sale going on, and although I was quite attracted by the beads and jewelry--they have a great representation of Tuareg jewelry--what won me over were the re-purposed rice and feed bags, made into totes and backpacks. I ended up getting one with a smiling golden retriever on it--made out of a dog-food bag, naturally--at 30% off! They have gongs, incense burners, and brassware--and cymbals! Don't tell your kids!--they also have boxes with paint and ink sticks, as well as papers to write on and blank books to write in. (Uh, full disclosure: I broke the glass cover on one of these paint boxes when I brushed by the display; they saw, but didn't make me buy it.) I don't have the space or disposable income for most of their decorative items, so I'm--relatively--safe!

Very large selection of Mala beads- old and contemporary styles…read more They have nice looking statues- big and small for sale. What impressed me were their singing bowls- very interesting variety of selections- quick to sing. Workers were attentive but gives you your space. NOT your 99 cent gift shop. Cool items. Will return.

Poor customer service. Paid for items to expedited ship, the company forgot one item for a…read morebridesmaid, and didn't expedite the new in time for the wedding. Thus, completely pointless to have for the wedding. They didn't apologize, and said they sent the package the day I asked it needed to be sent to arrive in time for the wedding. the postmark on the package was the date of the wedding. So they lied about when they sent it, lied in their note, and just plain unprofessional. In response to your reply, I've actually been too busy to post my review, "many months later" and not upset, however, your unprofessional defense tactic is apparent in mentioning my father in the hospital for all to see, and blame my upsetment. The issue at hand was a lack of customer service in not doing what a local retailer could have done to get it there in time, and not a lack of timeliness on my part. I wish you well with your craft. Hopefully holidays won't be your downfall again of getting out packages in your future.

I stopped into SASKIA today while walking around Industry City and had such a lovely shopping…read moreexperience! As soon as I entered the store I was greeted by Saskia, the designer and owner, who knew everything there was to know about the beads and gemstones used. Everyone was in masks and had to sanitize their hands on the way in and out, which I really appreciated! Not only do they carry jewelry, but also decor, statues, incense, and crystals from around the world. Such an underrated spot in Brooklyn and definitely a small business that I'll continue to support in the future.

Finally had the chance to stop into M&S years after seeing a story online about this magical place…read more For over 100 years they have been hand making fabric flowers here in NYC's garment district. They have a small Etsy shop but the factory has a massive selection that was shown with the utmost pride and enthusiasm by the staff who clearly take pride in the work they do. They offered to take any flower I selected and put it on a stick pin, hair clip, and other backing. I ended up with 3 and had them add stick pins to wear on my lapel. All 3 stunning. They also do custom flowers made from your own materials. Talk about meaningful sentimental gifts. I will surly be back!

A hidden gem! Prepare to get inspired! Whether you're a bride, a designer, a stylist, a DIY addict,…read moreor just someone who is in need of quality silk flowers, you MUST know about M & S Schmalberg! I found everyone there, including the owner, to be very friendly and extremely helpful, and the flower options are endless. I came here in September with a very specific floral design detail in mind for a designer dress I was wearing to an award ceremony. I had no idea what to expect, other than what I'd read from previous reviews on Yelp. When I arrived, I was directed to the back area where all the silk flowers are housed, organized by color and material in aisles of neatly stacked boxes. As I began to search and take it all in (with SO many flower options, it can be overwhelming), a woman immediately asked if I had any questions or needed help. She began pulling out boxes of flowers that I was interested in and told me to just leave them out--she'd put them away, no problem. As I came closer to finalizing my little floral design, I asked a few of the ladies if I could get their opinion. This is when it got fun! They were SO personable and helpful, and TOTAL EXPERTS on their floral-design craft! One of the women began to arrange my picked-out flowers into a beautiful design that was exactly what I wanted. Rather than try to recreate the design by myself, they told me they could bind it all together to ensure the wires of the flowers don't show and so I could just pin/sew the flowers right onto my dress. And so they did it in about 45 minutes! The cost for it all was about $125, which is a bit more than I had anticipated spending, but honestly, it was all worth it! They wrapped the thing up for me in a box to ensure it wouldn't get smushed and wished me a wonderful time at the event.

Ah! So pretty! A…read morefriend and I stopped in to peruse the delicate, colorful jewelry in this charming boutique. The string bracelets caught my eye, but they were a little fussy to remove and I moved on to some gold hoop earrings with colorful baubles dangling from them. This place is great for the senses (and not too bad for the wallet!)

I love visiting the Nolita neighborhood when I travel to NYC. I just discovered this boutique and…read morebought the most beautiful earrings. The woman working in the store was helpful and elegant, and made the shopping experience ever better (hard to say that about most places). I know I'll buy more jewelry from this designer in the future. It's high quality, handmade, and unique. The earrings I bought were around $135. The colors and designs are vibrant, and was sold when I heard they are made in one of my favorite cities - Marseille.