I've been going here for years and it gets better every time! If you love minerals and crystals,…read morevisiting here is a must! Reasonable prices, excellent customer service, and a wonderful selection - 5 stars without question!

Best grab bags in the game. Owner was funny and helpful. Great products at a very reasonable price!…read moreLoved it!

Coming here was so much fun and I highly recommend. Everyone was extremely kind and explained how…read morethey operate. This is very kid and family friendly. Wish we could've stayed longer! We found many cool rocks and will definitely be ordering online or coning back. Thank you guys!

From the owner: Please check Google for accurate hours of operation, thanks! - Dig Maine Gems is the premier…read morelocation to come and learn about collecting Maine's wonderful gems and minerals. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will make sure you not only know how to find the gems, but also how to identify them too!

Turkish lanterns, crystals, incense and tarot cards. ....and A CANDY STORE?! Yes! What a treat for…read morethe eyes nose and taste buds. Also home to the Dancing Witches of Merkaba Sol. I don't even know, but it's peaked my interest! Look them up on YouTube! So small town Maine, and I freakin LOVE IT!!!

Stop by for a quick look and was surprised and the verity of stones they had. Super cute store and…read morethe service was great.

The Corridor of all beautiful gems and mining in Maine is in West Paris! As soon as you walk in…read moreyou'll be greeted by Lucy a loving happy Golden Retriever. The owners are incredibly sweet, kind and friendly and mine for these gorgeous gemstones! Their collection of minerals, crystals, gemstones is amazing! They also make and create their own Jewlery incorporating these diamonds, crystals and gems! You can also find affordable small rocks and gems for $1. We bought a lovely crystallized agate stone that can be hung by a window. In the summer he will put out minerals and rocks for you and your family to mine in the back! We will definitely come back!

I love how the family vibe this store is... there is a portion where you feel like it's a museum. A…read moremust to visit in the area. And they have variety of stones to sell... service is amazing and great value for your money...

We called here to see if we could have a brass bell engraved. They were confident in their answer…read morein being able to engrave it so we dropped the bell off with them. We called to check on the bell and first were told the girl who could work on it didn't come in until 10 one morning and they would call us with an update. I'm sure there was some confusion with myself calling and my husband being the person they called back however, after we called to check again on the bell, we were told that they engraved it, didn't like how it came out, buffed it, and would be re-engraving it. Once again, when we called to check on it, we were told that the girl that did engraving didn't work on Mondays. Then, next thing we know, they are telling us they can no longer engrave it. I understand that unpredictable situations occur and perhaps my perception of the experience is a bit different, but we were told they could do something and then after apparently doing work, could no longer perform the service requested. It just felt a bit off... everyone was friendly when we would call so nothing against the employees, just ended up being a situation that set us back on this project (a gift) a few weeks longer than we would have liked and just seemed like we were being given false information.

I took my four diamond rings to get appraised. For insurance purposes due to a recent fire we had…read more Knowing that Diamonds only appreciate as well as gold and platinum are high right now. When the appraisals came back I had to laugh on how ridiculous the appraisals were. They were less than half of what was paid when purchased and with the the authenticity paperwork showing it was a numbered Hearts on fire cut, perfect cut, perfect clarity. Looking at the paperwork for the rings all four papers were exactly the same wording with the appraisal price typed in. The rings were four completely different rings. There was no description of any of the rings beside size. I got them reappraised by two other places after, with them coming out higher than purchased price, and the two other places matched each other. My point.... Don't spend the money to appraise them there and don't believe them especially if you want to sell them to them!

I'm ashamed to say, I've driven by this for a year and never stopped. Appearances can be deceiving,…read moreand this is the perfect example of that. At first glance it's a cute, bright little gift shop. But when you step inside, it's like the closet scene in Narnia.. ITS A WHOLE WORLD HIDING IN THERE! There is a little bit of everything, new and old, shiny or seasoned.. clothes, furniture, jewelry, witty gifts, handmade ditties, YOU NAME IT. Such a sweet surprise. Reasonably priced for the gems to be found. I had to loop the place 3 times just to make sure I didn't miss a thing, but I'm sure I missed something. Definitely a place worth returning to!

Cute little store with so many things to buy! Their leggings are incredibly soft and their jewelry…read moreis very shabby chic! That's how I would describe the whole store, really. They also have some of the best customer service around!

What a beautiful shop with knowledgeable staff. If you are a jewelry maker, check this store out…read more They also make jewelry for you right on the spot. Beautiful selection of beads and gems and supplies.

Had a wonderful experience at ABOC beads. I saw a lovely necklace in the window. Unfortunately it…read moredidn't fit me. Stacey suggested she make another longer for me. She not only made it she customized it and helped me put together matching earrings. It was done in a timely manner as I was leaving in a couple days. It turned out fantastic! Everyone there seems very nice and knowledgeable and I would recommend them highly wether you would like something made or if you make your own jewelry. It is very well stocked with beautiful things and all the tools and fittings you could ever use. Thank you Stacey!

This is my favorite Crystal Shop of all time ! Best crystal shop in the area and best shop in…read moreNorway Maine ! Just walking in the door you can feel the peace and calm. A very serene vibe. The shop is set up beautifully with a large selection of products from crystals , tarot cards , Elixirs to Jewelry ! The shop offers other services . You can find out more on their Facebook page . If you call the shop the voicemail states the hours ect . Most of times I've been in the owner Kristen is there but yesterday there was someone else. She was just as nice , friendly and helpful ! I have been in many times in the past few years and every time I always find something new and amazing to add to my collection . I don't normally like to share my really favorite spots but this place deserves all the love and everyone needs to experience this shop. Thank you Kristen for bringing us Hidden Pathways To Healing !

They were so kind and helpful with my ring repair and taking it down to a 4.75. I look forward to…read moregoing back for my wedding band also!

I went to Goldworks in January for a few LR 41 lithium batteries. I was charged 10 dollars for each…read moreone. The following day I did online searching and found I had been majorly ripped off. One can purchase two or three of these for less than $6.00 in many places. So, I unwittingly paid $30.00 for a product that should have been less than $10. I will never recommend this place in Auburn to anyone. I certainly would not recommend that anyone purchase jewelry, a watch, or deal with their gold there. Bill V.

I came across this business on the Congress Street sidewalk during the First Friday Art Walk in…read morePortland. Her creations are stunning, very creative, unique, and somehow make insects appear beautiful and not creepy. Savannah Saccarelli of Muh.Kuh.Bruh (a play on "macabre") is a talented artist who clearly has a passion for what she does. Check out her work online, or in person at one of the events posted on her website and Instagram. Or if you happen to have back issues of Down East Magazine, check out the write up of her in the June 2024 issue :)