It's been about seven years since my original review. Good time for an update! I stopped by Gem World last week, and overall, it's still one of the best places around for minerals, crystals, and rocks. The selection is massive. Whenever looking for minerals, this is a highly recommended place to go to. The main issue here, and it's a big one, is unclear and inconsistent pricing. A lot of items simply aren't labeled properly. For example, you'll see trays of quartz with vague Quality ranges like "from A+ to C," but no explanation of what that actually means. Because of this, prices often get decided at the register instead of on the shelf! Ouch! This leads directly to the real problem: whoever helps you can quote you a completely different price for the exact same item. !!! There's one older Asian lady you really want to avoid like plague, for example. no matter how high the prices are, she will always charge a triple the amount it cost. Very greedy. The upselling is aggressive and constant. Prices going up overall is understandable inflation happens. But when pricing isn't transparent, it opens the door to situations like this, and that's frustrating. read more

Gem World - The amethyst section. A ton of them. - Jewelry Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

So glad we got in before the season ends! They close April 14th for the season due to the heat. The employees are super friendly, there is an INCREDIBLE selection this place is HUGE. Lots of great deals too-the prices are very reasonable and their clearance items are also well priced. So many gorgeous stone, gem, crystal and artisan pieces. Every time we pass through Quartzite I make a point to come here and it doesn't disappoint. If you're passing through Quartzite you should definitely make a point to stop by and look around. read more

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This place of business is huge with rows and rows of goods. They sell small and large minerals, gemstones, carved rock, jewelry and supplies, beads, charms, silver, seashells and much more. You may use a small basket or rolling cart for your goods. We found a few things to purchase. My girlfriend even found a large mineral to buy. Happy shoppers! They have their own parking lot. read more

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First time coming here as a stop on our road trip and we will definitely be going back! Amazing space with hundreds of options, we spent 30-40 minutes looking around. Amazing prices and offerings. Only downside is it's a wholesale style warehouse, so not everything is clearly marked. For example, some items you have to purchase by the box, while others you can purchase individually. Other times there was no pricing, but still worth the treasure hunt! read more

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Once again, so delighted to shop here. All staff is kind and ready to help. The owner, (I'm guessing is him) is reasonable on pricing, considering the climate of expenses we all have.. hence why I still can afford to shop here. It's indoors and a cooler escape then the bright sun that tears my skin apart elsewhere in outdoor shopping. One stop shop! Carissa (spelling?) is fast at checkout, efficient and kind, if ur hubby is waiting in car and impatient. .. I'm very happy there's no sunburn for me! I made an excuse to hubby to go back again.. although I Recommend go early! As soon as many choices, you can really just max out your budget.. can't go wrong. Win win. read more

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This weekend was my second trip to Gem World and it's now on my regular rotation any time I go to Arizona. Gem world is just what it sounds like, gems - rocks - beads - if it's a stone or gem you will likely find it here. This place is Disneyland for us rock nerds. The store is on overload and every time I walk in here I am completely overwhelmed in the best way. This store is gigantic and has rows upon rows of inventory. I was in the store for about an hour because there is just so much to see and experience. This store is pretty cool because it's famous. While I was wandering around I heard so many people share where they were from and people come here from all across the states. The prices here are extremely reasonable and I'll never buy from anywhere else. The stones and gems are real but they get them from what looks like to be overseas so they are able to charge them at such a reasonable rate. For example I bought two giant pink geode candle holders that very well would have cost me about $40 each at Anthropologie. Here they were $4 each! Come on! Everyone that shops here has their carts filled to the brim because you'll just never experience another place like it. People who are wholesalers shop here as well and up charge their product at other stores. Think about the last time you went into a tarot store or stone shop and the prices were pretty high, I feel confident to say they get some products from here given the prices so better to just come here to the source. The staff here are so freaking friendly and nice. 5 stars for attentiveness, politeness and helpfulness. Everyone that works here is so nice and welcoming. This store is a definitely a must stop shop if you are passing through into AZ or CA. Just regroup so you don't get overloaded with all of the "stuff" and once you get past that you'll be shocked how much you can find and at a great price. read more

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Overwhelming selection of gems, beads and everything rock. Too much to describe. Prices phenomenal.

I spent 3 day in Quartzite this Presidents Day Weekend to buy polished mineral spheres for our geology department. This was my first time visiting Gem World and it will not be the last. I was blown away by their prices, very low compared to places I had been buying from. I arrived here about noon and spent about 2 1/2 hours Saturday and about 40 minutes on Sunday. I must have saved our department at least $700. The large amethyst geode prices were amazing. One I saw for sale for $482 were at least $1200 to $1500 at some places I've seen in the Los Angeles area. Their staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I look forward to returning next year. read more

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Such an amazing variety of jewelry and loose gems! I'd never stopped before but did this time, and found an amazing silver and quartz ring for a fragment of what it would've cost in Sedona. Service was great. read more

Beware I received a fake counterfeit $5 bill in change from the store. I used a detector pen on it and as you can see it is definitely fake it feels like thin paper also.I asked to return it to the owner but he just said that it did not come from his store and he would not check the videotape. He became immediately defensive and told me to leave. Reporting to Police right now. read more

Gem World - Beware of this business gave me a counterfeit $5 bill and change would not return the owner just denied it - Jewelry Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

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They have a lot of stones in a broad variety of price ranges. My only complaint is that a lot of the products aren't priced and those that are sometimes say that (even though it's priced) you have to check at the cash register to see if that's really the price. That kind puts me off so that's why I gave 4 stars. read more

I love this place and always stop here on the way to Scottsdale. They have so many treasures in all price points. You will always find more than you ever knew you needed! Charissa helped us check out and was so patient with me while I was looking at things behind the counter. She was bringing me things and helped me pick exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much Charissa. We will definitely be back and can't wait to see what they have next time. It's always an adventure coming here read more

They had so much stuff for such a reasonable price. Great service and very kind people working there. Great choices for gifts and souvenirs for the family. read more

Gem World is a very large warehouse of every different type of crystal at wholesale prices. Had a great time shopping at their Quartzite location read more

This place has almost everything gem and mineral related! We were here for the annual rock show in January, but after spending a few days in Tyson Wells and Desert Garden, I never really knew what price I should be paying for things because many things didn't have any prices on them because they want to make a deal. Then I found Gem World and I could relax. Here, the prices are clear and very reasonable, and unless you are looking for something really unusual they probably have it. read more

If you want rocks this it the place. Just don't expect any help what so ever. I asked all the people working there to help me find some peridot stone for my daughter. I was told it's in the glass case somewhere. Not one of them even tried to help me find them. Even when asked. They didn't have time to help. read more

Im NOT an experienced rock aficionado but i love this place! My girlfriends n i always include it as a stop on our weekends to ARZ from CA. Staff is very kind n helpful. Assortment is massive. Bought amazing candle holder's, votives and table decor that would have cost 3-4 times in boutiques as they sell in Gem World. read more

Gem World is like a candy store for rockhounds and beaders! An amazing variety of specimen quality stones! I've been shopping there for years. They sell retail and wholesale read more

We had to charge electric car and Gem world was pointed out to me. Love, love this place! Great prices! Love the bags of goodies! I am a crafter so I like choices, options and deals! deals! deals! This place felt like an gem outlet. They had a clearance section and had some dried sage!!! I was admiring the natural stone bowls!!! I bought some bracelets made of aventurine and black agate. Highly recommend if looking for great deals! A crafters dream place!!!! read more

Gem World - Aventurine and Agate... - Jewelry Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

Great prices. They have an abundance of items. Great quality. You can spend hours in here looking around

This is one of my favorite places to visit. I have gotten such amazing gems here. Prices cannot be beat.

Had a blast looking around at all the fossils and minerals! Best selection ever! I cannot wait until the next time I visit. read more

I could spend all day in this place! It's amazing! I stop here every time we head to Phoenix. Incredible variety of stones, minerals etc and the prices are fair. read more

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We always shop at Gem World when around the area. Great selection of gemstone points, gemstone spheres, natural stone bracelets, gemstone bead strands etc Great price for the value along with wholesale prices. Charissa was awesome at assisting us with finding products and completing our sale. Great customer service! Dave was great with packing all our "goodies." Worth the trip to shop! read more

Don't ask me why, but I needed 22 pounds of polished stones and I needed them quick. Let's complicate matters with my not knowing anything about stones and needing some pretty specific stone attributes for this whole thing to work - Number of stones per pound, color of stones, variety of color, hand-feel, etc. (I said don't ask me about it!) Aleyda at Gem Word hooked me up. I felt like I had a concierge walking me through the show room even though I was only talking to her on the phone. she help me think through the solutions to my problem, she took pictures and measured stones. She gave me a cost value comparison for shipping and offered to let me know when she had a tracking number. I thought I was dead, Gem World (Aleyda) saved my life. read more

My husband is always so excited to stop here to shop on our way to Phoenix from LA. The prices are great and so much variety! read more

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I love going here and highly recommend it. They have the largest selection and best prices.

Love all the gems and choices they have. Boxes opened everyday to refill shelves. Towers and large selections. read more

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I stop in every year and buy a huge amount of their products for my business. I always look forward to working with Charissa when checking out and paying. She's such a gem! She is an all-around great person. Warm, friendly, and patient. Gem World is lucky to have her on board! The owner George is a very nice person too! I always have a great experience here! Huge thumbs up! read more

Gem World - Beads! - Jewelry Near Me - Quartzsite, Arizona

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Service was very good. The store was not well stocked. It was very disorganized. I felt like they were going out of business. Very limited on beading material. Very low supply on glass crystals. read more

Great spot Shamus is the best! Always willing to help and do the heavy work for you. Thank you so much

It was a bit overwhelming inside with so many gems, beads, fossils, jewelry findings and so much more. A great place for jewelry makers. Hardly anything had prices on it which I hate. How do I know what I can afford? So I resigned myself to putting what I liked in my basket and maybe I'd buy them and maybe not when I got to the register and there found out the prices. I did buy several strings of beads, a few bead bracelets for gifts, wire, a flag and a couple stones. read more

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Gem World pre Covid was a great place to shop. For the last two years it is just like going to a rummage sale. Lack of stocked slelves, torn signage and inventory all over hells half acre. My daughters bedroom is more organized. Shame on Gem World for disrespecting your customers. KBK read more

Fantastic store filled with more gems than I'd ever seen in one place. Everything from baskets, small tools, necklaces, large gems and holders. They do wholesale and retail. Despite being busy Carissa was more than willing to help guide us more than once. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend! read more

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I love GEM WORLD the only thing I don't like they're close on summer time and reopen by October but is a great place to go where is huge have everything you can't imagine and a very good price better than the others places around them I'm percent very satisfied with them. read more

I stopped here on my way to Tucson, Arizona for the big gem fair in February. I heard that there were a lot of good deals to be had here and that there was a lot to choose from. Boy was that an understatement. I was able to find lot of great gems, beads, pendants, and other trinkets, including a beautiful Amethyst heart that ended up being my prize possession from the trip. I was also able to find some stands for my other gemstones that I've never been able to find anywhere I've looked before. Was also really excited to find some really nice carved stone animals. If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping in even if you are just browsing I almost guarantee that you'll find something amazing. read more

This place is such an amazing "Gem". our first day driving through Quartzsite we stopped here and we became addicts. Rocks, jewelry, minerals, stuff and more stuff. We had a few outings to Gem world every week from our campsite in La Rosa with new friends we have met. We had planned to stay in Quarzsite 2 night and ended up staying over 3 months. So much fun and a playground for a new hobby. We visit family in Tucson and even visited that store a couple times...such great stuff at amazing prices. read more

Great rock store with awesome prices! Could spend a lot of time and money in here! Picked up a couple of beautiful pieces unexpectedly read more

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We regularly stop at Gem World whenever we pass through Quartzite, AZ. On December 2, 2023, we were assisted by Kim and had a wonderful experience. Kim is very knowledgeable about the products and was able to tell us what everything was and what the prices were. (Not everything has a price sticker.) She also seemed to know where everything was located, which was mighty impressive considering how big the store is and the variety of products. We were really impressed with Kim and enjoyed working with her. read more

I wish they were going to be open the 30th! The best wholesale crystal shop that's open to the public!! read more

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