I'm so excited this gem of a shop has joined the incredible locally owned businesses in this South…read morePortage strip mall. (See what I did there ... gem?) It is so beautifully laid out I could have spent an hour just being dazzled by the displays. Alas, the thing I wanted to take home the most was part of a display I'm not for sale. You'd be surprised at how often that happens to me. If there's a gemstone lover on your shopping list, make a beeline for this beaut of a boutique. They've got everything from uper affordable small polished gemstones for under $10 on up to gigantic gemstones spheres for $500 or more. There's also a great selection of sage and other smudging implements as well as Is a wide array of incense. The owner was super friendly. Parking can be a pickle in this strip mall since there's so many popular spots here (Chocolatea, Pantry on Tap, Jac's and more), which could cause accessibility issues for folks with limited mobility.

From the owner: 5A Grade Specimens, All Pieces are Handpicked, Beginner Friendly, High Grade Crystals, New Classes…read moreEvery Month, Polished Crystals Products: 3A Grade Crystals, 4A Grade Crystals, 5A Grade Specimens, Bracelets, Crystal Carvings, Gift Cards, Large Crystals, Rings, Smudge Sticks, Stones Services: Beginner Crystal Class, Candle Magic, Crystal Gritting Class, Reiki, Tarot Reading, Reiki Sessions Locations Facts: Located in Portage Plaza, Portage District Library is on the corner

This place is absolutely huge and it's a pretty fun treat to walk-through. There are easily…read morethousands of crystals and minerals like all around and on display. But that's the key, on display. Probably 80% of all of the crystals that are for sale are behind lock and key - very unusual for a rock shop. The place feels a lot more like a museum that it does a rock shop. With everything under lock and key not only do I not feel unwelcome and as if the owner can't trust anybody, but I can't look at any pieces from different angles, see how much they weigh, or even compare them to nearby pieces. It feels like a Walgreens where I have to call an associate over every single time I want to get some soap or something. It puts a huge damper on the experience. They try to make the place immersive with some mining decorations and this little dinosaur pit, but I find them absolutely annoying. One section of the shop constantly has this high-pitched sound of someone using a pickaxe against the stone wall on speaker. It's cool, a little immersive at first, but I found myself getting a headache after about five minutes. There's another section of the store that I've never really visited, because I have to cover my ears when I walk through there. They have the loudest, and I mean, the absolutely loudest, most shrill sounding bird sounds playing from their prehistoric dinosaur section you could possibly imagine. You can hear it from across the store. My noise canceling headphones don't cut it. They are crazy loud, and they've been that same exact volume the previous three times I had visited. The only crystals that are not under lock and key are ones that are incredibly common or artificial; think, Jasper, tumbled glass, and obsidian. A good majority of the pieces under lock and key are actually quartzes, agates, and other silicates. There honestly isn't a lot of diversity here. I think they can do a lot better since they are boasting they are Michigan's largest rock shop. TL; DR: it's a nice place, but I don't think the owner can decide if they want this place to be a museum or a rock shop.

This place is amazing. So many cool things to look at and buy. Very nice staff as well. I've loved…read morethis place for decades.

Wonderful experience great merchandise. Great workers can help you love this place. You have to…read morespend time there.

My friend and I went for a tarot card reading and it was great! I got a lot of clarity from the…read morereading. Thank you!

Wonderful selection: crystals, cards, candles, wellbeing elements - and thoughtful, kind service…read more We visit frequently!

Drove 20 miles in each direction to find a closed today and tomorrow sign on the door. Perhaps I…read moreshould have called but hours listed online in TWO places indicated open... If I come again I will call first as the hours listed online are unreliable:/

I was visiting from out of town and I was lucky enough to be brought to this gem of a decor store…read more The feel is calm and fresh, items are easy to look at, and everything is so lovely and inspiring. I hope to come again!

Sharif was excellent. He by far exceeded expectations. I was being offered less quality stones for…read moremore money. Sharif not only got me the best price but he took time in finding me exactly what I wanted. I was nervous like everyone else, however after i received it Petra gems is legit. 1000 % trustworthy will absolutely do business with again. Thanks Sharif

I can't say enough good things about Sharif and Petra Gems. My now fiance and I trusted him to…read morecustom make my engagement ring and it is simply stunning. He sent plenty of photos and videos of the ring before he shipped it and was very detailed in his responses. Everyone who sees it is in awe and in disbelief when they hear how much we paid (way under!). We got it appraised by a GIA gemologist in our area and he had nothing but wonderful things to say about it as well. I feel so lucky and thankful to have found such a trusted and knowledgeable jeweler.

I have been going to Romantica Jewelry for years now,never to to be disappointed!!! The family…read morethere are warm and inviting and very knowledgeable. I mainly go there to sell gold and silver and they are transparent and very fair. They also have a very nice selection of regular to top end jewelry at very reasonable and competitive prices. I would recommend these guys if your shopping for a special gift or if your looking to sell some broken or unwanted jewelry or precious metal items. The way things are today I greatly appreciate good service and fairness and these guys hit it out of the park. Thank You

I took some jewelry in to sell based on reviews I had read. Wow, what a fabulous couple ,Linda and…read moreRay, who helped me. They were both so very kind and Ray took time to explain everything as he proceeded. I have no doubts about the honesty and integrity of the owners and their business. I will certainly return and, if not to sell, to buy. I highly recommend Romantica!

A fun store to wander through. Tons of original art at very reasonable prices. I found a couple…read moregifts... if I decide to part with them.

Holy bejeezus, I can't believe I'm the first to review The Zane's... This shop is a MUST if you're…read moredowntown! This is a fun stop during Kalamazoo Art Hops, too. This is a cozy consignment shop featuring works from Michigan artists. Prices rang from extremely affordable to higher ticker pieces. The variety of stuff is endless and all of the artists are incredibly talented. Amy Zane also sells her own jewelry that showcases the natural beauty that Earth's precious stones and minerals posses. Amy's staff is incredibly friendly and ready to help! I was very appreciative of the patience one employee had with me as I decided which jewelry I was going to purchase. The prints attached to this review were (and still may be) for sale there and I love them both! "Turtle in a Lighting Storm" is pure genius.

This place is wonderful. I have gone here for many things and I've always been super happy with…read morethe end result. This time Maura helped me. In January I lost an earring that my husband got me for an anniversary 28 years ago. I wore them ALL the time. Maura said to give her some time, she would do her best to find a new pair. About 4 weeks went by and I received a call that my earrings were in and ready for pick up. I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw them, they are almost identical to the original ones. The staff as well as Jim, are just great people they truly care. They take a little longer with jobs but I've always been very happy. Great place, trusting, kind people

I went in to repair a chain clasp that was broken. The man who helped me was very friendly and took…read moreit in the back and bent the clasp back into functioning shape in 90 seconds and handed it back to me--no charge. I was fully expecting to pay, as other large-chain stores recommended a new clasp. I highly recommend visiting Rose Jewlers over other chain Jewelers in the area for fair pricing (have used Rose previously) and top-of-the-line service.