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    Desert Gems

    3.9 (30 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Some fancy rocks I couldn't afford
    Yohan K.

    This is a great place to go to if you are into rocks or making jewelry or bead based accessories. I was there to check out their rocks more than anything. It's a big shop with tons of stuff. They had lots of small rocks, animal shaped rocks, cool rare rocks and some big expensive rocks. My price range tends to be anywhere from .50 cents to 100 bucks or so when I'm buyin rocks so they had a lot to choose from. First time I came here I got a jasper wand, little vanadinite cluster, small tourmaline and azurite pieces, a Pakistani onyx egg and some display stands. About 40 bucks for the lot so not too bad. They had an amazing pyrite sphere that was a little too much the first time, but when I went back to get it about a week or so later it was gone. I was disappointed and all I got the second time around was a great quartz cluster for a steal at ten bucks. Some stuff tends to be on the expensive side but overall there's cool stuff to be had. It seems like they rotate their inventory and the place was pretty damn busy both times I went. Staff was friendly enough both times I went. Would definitely recommend Desert Gems if you're even remotely into rocks. It's a big store that's fun to browse and you can def find some nice pieces for your collections.

    Labradorite :)
    Joelle P.

    Great selection of gems, large pieces and small wrapping stones as well! I myself don't wirewrap of make jewelry but it looked like the perfect place for someone who does. The stones on the other hand are right up my alley. They had some beautiful pieces and great prices on most things. I bought a beautiful large slab of labradorite for only 7$! The woman behind the counter was very nice, we talked about our experience crystal mining in Arkansas. that was only my first experience, I can't wait to return!

    Some amethyst, rose Quartz, citrine, and apophyllite I picked up on my last trip here

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    Store has character & great selection. Staff friendly and attentive. Not your hobby lobby store.., the real deal.

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    2 years ago

    Great place to get supplies and Jen's! Took a jewelry class from Deb...she's a great teacher! Will go back for another class!

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    The staff here are AMAZING...they treat me like family and the selection is terrific as well. I love this place!!!

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    Friendly staff, good selection, great prices, A must for stone crafting. I'll be back. Worth checking out.

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    I get all of my citrine and amethyst points for projects here as they have the best price and selection.

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    Sarah O. Jewelry

    Sarah O. Jewelry

    4.5(109 reviews)
    4.1 miNorthwest
    $$

    Isabella was wonderful when helping us pick out an engagement ring. She provided all details and…read moregave us the step by step process of ordering one. She was very thorough in her work. we came on a recommendation from another couple (friends) and Sarah O. did not disappoint. I don't know much about jewelry and prices of jewelry but i was happy to pay what they offered us. We have been there previously to buy a necklace and we had a similar experience with whoever helped us that day. thank you Isabella and thank you Sarah O!

    Not worth it if you want a ring made properly…read more My sister got her engagement/wedding rings from Sarah O back when they were newer- and I love their designs so I had said for 5 years I wanted my rings from here. My fiancé bought me the Nova ring and proposed 12/22. 12/23 I took a closer look and saw that the prongs on my center stone were FAR from flush on the stone (see pictures, iPhone cameras are wild). Which is a problem because if they snag on clothes or furniture the prongs bend more and the stone can loosen and fall out. On top of that one of the halo stones was loose (video). On a BRAND NEW, never worn ring. We took it to Sarah O and they admitted fault and said of course they'de repair the ring- under the limited warranty it was all covered, but it will take 3-4 weeks. Bummer.. but glad the solution was simple no pushback... Don't underestimate how disappointing it is to tell all of your loved ones you are engaged and everyone says where is the ring, they reach for your hand and there's nothing there. I 3 weeks go by and I get the ring back, Prongs on the main stone were fixed.... But the loose halo stone... they smushed the setting from the top in order to secure the mele stone- causing the sides to fan out creating a gap from the sides of the setting to the diamond. Which ruined the symmetry of the ring and disrupted the sparkle of the halo diamonds because of the way it was sitting. (See photos) Devastated. Emailed with the new problem was told "we had professional jewelers quality check the ring so the stone is secure but if you want to we can fix this for you, we will rush it so it's done in 1 week"... Quality check the ring??? I know I said I wanted the stone secured and not loose, I didn't assume I'd have to specify that professional jewelers should fix it the right way...... I send it back. Next day, I get a call from our customer support contact.... Tells me that manipulating the metal in this way would ruin the integrity of that setting, more likely to bend and fail holding the stone- so they're recommending that they completely recast the ring. However - that will take 6 weeks. If I don't want to wait that long they can send the flawed ring back as is... assuring me the stone is secure... but what they didn't say is that- that would mean that if the stone ever fell out due to normal wear and tear ... to have it fixed they would still need to recast the ring but my warranty would probably be expired and I'd have to pay for it. So I sent it back. Nearly 6 weeks go by and I email to check on my rings status. They say it'll be done "the week of the 23rd." So that means it could be done on FRIDAY of that week when it should be done Friday the week prior - that is 6 weeks- and you should be mailing it to me ON the 23rd - you've had 6 WEEKS!!! The "week of the 23rd is 7 WEEKS" and if it isn't done until Friday that means you'll be mailing it to me the next week and be pushing 8 weeks! So I sent an email detailing exactly what I just said. And lone behold they were able to ship the ring to me the next day. I recieved it and checked it 5xs over and it seems to be fixed. Fixed so well I'm seeing flaws from the previous ring I never even pointed out were fixed: My V prongs apparently were very sloppily made the first time (see last picture) lol. Honestly comical now. They gave us a 25% discount code to compensate us for the trouble to use towards a wedding band- because we asked for it we felt like we should get something, they didn't initiate this offer- but I'm not sure I want to purchase from them again anyway. Besides they had a Black Friday sale for 20% off in November so it doesn't particularly feel like a fair recompense for being without my ring for 3 months. The good news is the Sarah O team was always very responsive and respectful and owned their mistakes. -denial would've been much worse. Just very unfortunate that it takes so much advocacy and the fact that you as a non-professional really have to double check their work and make them do it right rather than them doing it right the first time. We have a family friend who also purchased their engagement ring from here within the past year or so and while they didn't have the same construction issues their ring was A MONTH DELAYED. They had to replan their whole engagement plan. And as I mentioned my sister got her rings from here years ago and hasn't had a problem, hasn't lost a stone so. ‍ idk maybe their production system changed. I like my ring- but I bet I could find a ring I like just as much elsewhere. That's what I suggest you do. ..... Will update this review should the longevity of my ring turn out to be an issue.

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    Mark's Diamonds - Engagement ring  from Mark's Diamonds

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    4.8(76 reviews)
    6.9 miCherry Creek, Southeast
    $$$

    Beautiful selection . Autumn is exceptional as a design creator. I love the suggestions she made in…read moreconsidering design details . Safe environment on the 5th floor! I did my rest at many stores before I came here. Mark is great too and very gracious.

    This review is based on the customer service that I have received on the ring that my fiancé…read morepurchased for me. Firstly, I just want to thank the entire team at Mark's Diamonds for the quality of customer service that they have provided to me and my fiancé. My fiancé customized my ring at Mark's Diamonds and it's so perfect. Secondly, I had to get my new ring resized and they did it in no time. Because they have a jeweler onsite this makes it easier for them to make repairs a lot quicker. I also had to have a quick repair done on the prong and they were able to do this with a quick turnaround also. Thirdly, I want to also shout-out their jeweler- I'm so happy with the custom ring that my fiancé made for me and the craftsmanship and quality of my ring is unmatched. And lastly, every person that I've worked with at Mark's Diamonds has been super nice and welcoming. I want to thank you all for that because I've definitely been in jewelry shops where that wasn't the case. Again, the level of customer service that I received here is unlike any other and makes me happy that my fiancé chose to go with you all for my ring. Thanks again, Marks Diamonds. I cannot wait to come back to pick out our wedding bands soon!

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    Desert Gems - artsandcrafts - Updated May 2026

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