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    Ideal Gems

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    2 years ago

    Super Gems. Very high quality at wholesale prices...lots of sapphire rubies and alexandrites. Must stop.

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    2 years ago

    There are many different gemstones to choose from and the owner is very knowledgeable

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    Mostly Minerals

    Mostly Minerals

    4.1
    (19 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $

    I got my very first crystal from Mike and Chris at the Melrose trading post in 2013 and was blown…read moreby my experience with crystal meditation or even dream recalls. I do now work on a daily basis with crystals and always go with mostly minerals for this reason, also their prices are very affordable, so much diversity, stones are picked with love and we can feel it. They are cared for until they go. The knowledge from mike and chris are beyond. And if you want a healing session or learn how to meditate, mike facilitates that too. I rarely go to markets but glad i did on this day.

    Found this mobile shop at the open air market at Fairfax High School on Sunday. He had a nice…read moreselection of stones and crystals and salt lamp, all priced to sell. I bought a large sodalite sphere, a beautiful labradorite sphere, a lovely celestite egg, and two beautiful good sized clear quarts points for $100! Just for comparison sake, a labradorite smooth tumbled palm size stone at House of Intuition on Melrose was $46, and I got an incredible large heavy sphere for $50 with this guy. I am still so thrilled with my finds! The shop owner was very knowledgeable and nice to us! We had fun playing in his collection. My friends picked up some very special pieces from him too. I definitely recommend this shop. He says he will be there every Sunday this year, so I'll be back for sure! Entrance to the Fairfax High market is $3. We found metered parking on the street. Lots of fun, highly recommended! xo

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    Arkansas Quartz
    Arkansas Quartz
    Tumbled Rhodocrosite
    Tumbled Rhodocrosite
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    The Geode Shop

    The Geode Shop

    4.9
    (27 reviews)
    20.2 mi
    $$$

    This has been me and my family's go to spot before we even roam the park. I am there so much that…read moremy wife has to pull me by the ear to get me out. I cannot help it because there is so much to look at in this little shop. My daughter who is so intrigued about rocks/geodes as soon as we get into the park right away she says, "Let's go to the rocks". With the staff where do I even begin! Geode Gene, James, Shawn I know I'm missing two more but they are all freaking amazing! They are the main reason why me and my family are constantly there. They are very welcoming always cracking up jokes and every time I visit, I am constantly learning about something new. I appreciate you all! Rock on!

    Genuinely INSANE that this is a legit geode, fossils, and minerals shop. Usually when you hear "gem…read moreadjacent" vernacular and you mix it in with a theme park, most people are thinking about the slop that kids shove into those velvet bags and each bag is a set price. So imagine my surprise to see the specimens they have on display and the legit fossils too. This includes fossilized leaves, fish, prehistoric creatures, and some really cool dinosaur eggs that are insured for millions behind a safe. Some of this stuff you'd be hard pressed to even see at some actual museums! There's also a cool fireplace with staff shout outs (at least for the Xmas stockings), celebrity photos and autographs, as well as the opportunity for you to choose a geode to be cut too. Some things are super cheap being around $5 and other things can be hundreds, if not thousands if you're an avid geological collector. Staff are super friendly and informative. And will show you and allow you to handle SOME of the stuff behind the display cases too. Definitely worth a visit!

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    Fossilized leaf and fish.
    Fossilized leaf and fish.
    Apophyllite & stilbite, selenite, quartz, aragonite
    Apophyllite & stilbite, selenite, quartz, aragonite
    Mix of raw specimens. Too many to name. They're all labeled though. I'm a crystal junky.

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    Mix of raw specimens. Too many to name. They're all labeled though. I'm a crystal junky.
    The Stone Femme Studio

    The Stone Femme Studio

    4.7
    (40 reviews)
    11.1 mi

    They literally have everything there! So many beautiful stones to choose from and my kids were…read morehaving so much fun looking at them all. The owner was very knowledgable and very nice. Everything is so affordable as well, so we ended up buying a lot! Very lovely selection, we will definitely come back to explore more!

    My fellow 80s babies/90s kids (1984, what what!) all remember a special game from our childhood:…read moreMASH. MASH was a pen/paper game that determined your future housing situation ("Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House" = MASH), income, spouse, pets and job. It was mostly our way of aligning our lives with the boys we had massive crushes on. I recently taught the game to an 8 year old little fella and he was enamored and obsessed (and is marrying Taylor Swift!). In one of these games, my future claim to fame was living in a mansion here in LA with millions of dollars in my pocket and owning a crystal/gem shop! First of all, I am two months of 41 so this better happen soon and second: as someone who is OBSESSED with healing gems/stones/crystals... this sounds like a dream come true! Alas, the gem store of my wildest desires already exists in the form of The Stone Femme Studio in Montrose and let me tell you: I am in love! Stroll down the main shopping and dining strip in Montrose on Honolulu Ave and you will find The Stone Femme Studio nestled in the back of a nook passing under some stairs (near The Elbow Room Bar). This heaven on earth can be hard to miss due to its location but luckily I saw a sandwich board on the sidewalk announcing the shop and it was meant to be as it was minutes before The Stone Femme Studio was due to close for the day at 6pm (open Thursday - Sunday only). Enter the door of The Stone Femme Studio and your jaw will drop at the massive collection of rocks, gems, crystals, minerals, fossils, curiosities, healing stones, prisms, jewelry and so on and so forth. From shelves of color coded stones to bins of raw minerals to glass cases... every surface seems to be covered with stones and yet organized in a way that even my OCD was smiling. I have been to stone/metaphysical stores in multiple states and The Stone Femme Studio is now officially my absolute favorite by far. You will find anything you need here whether seeking actual energy healing or merely into accenting your decorating esthetic with a boho vibe. The Stone Femme Studio is clearly curated by the best of the best suppliers because the quality is AMAZING! Prices are also reasonable and even more so in comparison to the crème de la crème quality. The Stone Femme Studio won't empty your wallet needlessly (except for the fact that you will surely buy a large haul!) and there are various deals available for mere pennies on the dollar. I scored Orange Calcite, Flower Aquate, Rhondonite, Oco Geode, Green Strawberry Quartz and Mica for $36.36 (plus tax)! What a bargain! Unsure what to purchase for your healing needs? Don't even stress because The Stone Femme Studio has descriptions of the stones and their healing properties on the displays. Also notable is the customer service of Janelle, the owner of The Stone Femme Studio. Janelle is quirky, charming and well educated on her stones. We ventured in literally on the dot of closing time so she was forced to say after and did not show any sass or annoyance and rather was very engaging in conversation, answered all questions and was patient with healing stone search. Most often, employees at similar stores are quite uppity and act like they are on spiritual levels you can't even attempt to access but not Janelle! I can't even give The Stone Femme Studio its proper due in a review; it is simply that fantastic! The Stone Femme Studio is a must-see (must-shop?) for anyone and everyone into healing stones and crystals and I am already DYING to return and take home another handful of stones. I could live in this store if I was allowed! What are you waiting for? RUN and check it out for yourself!

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    The Stone Femme Studio
    The Stone Femme Studio
    The Stone Femme Studio

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    Crystalarium

    Crystalarium

    4.7
    (58 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$$

    As a lifelong crystal lover, I was in heaven! My husband,…read morewho would literally go to the ends of the earth to make me happy, took me to this beautiful gem (pun intended) called Crystalarium--and wow. As you can probably tell from my photo, the place is stunning. The energy? Immaculate. The staff? Super kind and genuinely knowledgeable. You can tell they care about what they do. They had an amazing selection of high-quality crystals--everything from rare pieces to classic staples. Yes, the price point is a little on the higher side, but honestly, for the quality you're getting, it's totally worth it. I walked away with a few special pieces I absolutely adore. If you're into crystals or just want to feel some good vibes, come check this place out. You won't regret it.

    This shop provides a wide variety of minerals for display, as well as jewelry and various other…read morecrystal encrusted items (wands...etc.) The selection is pretty substantial. And many of their specimens are HUGE. There's an amethyst couch that could easily seat 2 or 3 people. The crystals on display are definitely high quality. And, as I mentioned, often quite large. That translates to rather expensive. One of their large quartz sphere had a six-figure price tag. So, if you shop here, be prepared to spend a bit of money. Service was very friendly and the shop workers were kind, polite and eager to help. So, if you need some crystals to brighten up your home (and have the budget), come on down!

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    Huge Quartz crystal sphere with natural rainbows!
    Huge Quartz crystal sphere with natural rainbows!
    Pyritized Fossil Ammonite pair from Russia
    Pyritized Fossil Ammonite pair from Russia
    Unpacking some new Agate slices with Tristan

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    Unpacking some new Agate slices with Tristan

    Ideal Gems - gemstonesandminerals - Updated August 2026

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