I hadn't been to Rock Barrell for over 10+ years, but it was just as magical as I remember it! I had the grandkids for a sleepover and I decided that they should experience the magic! My 9 year old grandson wasn't too excited to go but once he stepped inside and saw a shark tooth, he was all over it! Even hubby was so impressed and glad he tagged along. My granddaughters found so many pretty things but I limited everyone to two items each. The girls each wanted a shell ring and a turtle jewelry pendant. HUGE selection of jewelry making supplies, including stone, jewels, metal findings, etc. and so many beautifully polished rocks and stone pieces and crystals. The prices seemed very reasonable. After we took the grandkids to the Perot museum last summer and they loved the huge rock displays, my oldest granddaughter wanted a rock tumbler for her birthday. We did fulfill that wish and even helped her tumble a couple of sets of rocks over the month long process. I brought our results with us to the store. I asked the young lady at the counter about what might have happened. The kind older man behind the counter walked by and asked so nicely if he might step in to help. He explained that rocks have different levels of hardness and we could probably get best results by tumbling all like rocks at a time. Makes perfect sense! I was just so impressed at how kind (to us and to each other) and helpful everyone was. I think it was a father (owner perhaps?) and daughter working together and the working relationship was beautiful to experience. Everyone had a great experience at Rock Barrell and can't wait to return! read more

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A rock collectors paradise! Super helpful staff and so many rocks to choose from! Highly recommend!

They have a wonderful selection & great customer service! I frequent this establishment

Excellent variety of stones and jewelry-making materials. Selection only exceeded by cost savings. You'll never pay retail prices here! read more

love this place! lots of goodies, friendly staff, i could look through all their treasures for hours. it's also very quiet, and the lights aren't too bright. love it! read more

ATTENTION ALL CRYSTAL LOVERS!!! THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!! I've been coming to The Rock Barrell for YEARS and it still hasn't ceased to amaze me every time I walk in. They have a vast variety of crystals to choose from, making it easy to spend a hour there. I purchase all of my crystals for jewelry and my shop here for the most reasonable prices on the market. The customer service is ALWAYS amazing. They truly care and do their best to help each and every customer they lay their eyes on. There is no better place for crystals and gemstones in the DFW and I dare to even say in Texas! What are you waiting for?! GO! read more

I love Rock Barrell! RB is my go-to store for beautiful stones, sterling silver sheet, wire, bezel, etc. They are very knowledgeable and have always been so helpful to me as I have progressed through metalsmithing and jewelry-making. I highly recommend! read more

This store is much more than a rock and bead store. It's a life saver for jewelry makers that need sterling silver sheet, or wire, right away. In a day when lots of brick and mortar stores are struggling, I'm so thankful for Rock Barrel. They also carry copper, brass, Jewelry making tools and all kinds of good stuff. They have a very good selection of all kinds of beads and gemstones, arranged by color. Check this store out. It's a great one to have in our community. read more

If you're an artsy, crafty, weird, spiritual person, this is the place for you. If you're just a weird, spiritual person who struggles with even the most elementary of Pinterest projects, this is also the place for you!! I love a crystal journey and will spend hours in crystal shops, but triple that time if I'm headed to The Rock Barrell. There's truly so much to see and just when you think you've seen it all, you find a strangle talisman tucked away in a corner that you're weirdly obsessed with. It's amazing. Also, you get exactly what you pay for. I love being able to find some beautiful, large crystal and geode pieces for an excellent price. I don't know how they do it, honestly. I think 99% of my gifts come from here. The outside is quite unassuming for what's inside, but I think that makes it all the more magical. Definitely give yourself a couple hours and check this place out! read more

Just went here for the first time and I already cannot wait to go back. This place is feeding my crystal obsession to the max. It is extremely organized and clean. There is a ton of variety for all kinds of people - crystals, beads, things to make jewelry, geodes, all sorts! The people there were also so friendly and helped me out more than once, and were so kind about everything. I already am planning another trip back to get more!! Definitely should be on everyone's list. read more

Omg this place is absolutely amazing...the energy is great and actually a bit overwhelming if you don't know what you're walking into...This is a crystal livers heaven and paradise. There is something for everyone and something in everyone's price range as well too. I traveled all the way from Ga to stop in this store and I definitely was not disappointed at all. I will definitely make sure to stop in again next time I'm in town read more

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This place is my go to for rocks/crystals/fossils etc. Very easy to maneuver around. Incredibly organized. Everything is reasonably priced so you won't break the bank. I believe a professor or enthusiast runs the shop with his students. Either way, it's wonderful seeing people who are well versed and passionate about the store and it's artifacts operate the location. read more

I went here for the first time with my mom, sisters, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. It is such a great store for crystal/rock enthusiasts! Also, there were such pretty beads and charms. We all found some great items and my little nieces and nephews had so much fun looking at all the rocks. The best part is the customer service. The workers were so nice and helpful! The prices were great. I will be coming back! read more

I love this place! I real hidden gem! So many beautiful stones to chose from and very affordable. They also have lots of jewelry pieces and the tools and items necessary if you'd like to make your own jewelry. Highly recommended! read more

Love love love this store!!! I came here while visiting Dallas to pick up some raw crystals. This store has everything, from wooden beads to beautiful rock centerpieces. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. The prices are perfect. This place is great for someone who makes their own jewelry, uses healing crystals, or is looking for decorations. You could easily spend hours in this store. read more

Hands down the best place to be if you're a lover of crystals, stones, beads, and good energy. The owners are amazing and will help you through the process if you're new to the world of stones. They are very knowledgeable and super nice! A very big place with wall to wall and in between items to peruse. You'd be hard pressed to not find whatever it is you're looking for. Do yourself a favor and visit this fantastical place! read more

I first heard of the Rock Barrel when I was a junior in High School back in 2018 and was taking a jewelry class, my teacher would talk about it often and mention how she gets her jewelry supplies from here. I came here with my little sister earlier this month, she recently got into crystals and I brought her here so she could explore. She loved it and so did I. They have a big variety of items and i'm sure everyone would find something to love from here. read more

The best selection in the city! The staff is amazing! I find something to bring home every time I stop in!

Great source for rock tumbling, jewelry making, and any other fine rock purchases. They had some very beautiful larger geodes and agates as well as countless varieties of polished stones and pendants. Huge selection, great prices, friendly service. Love it. Side note: the guy at the counter had a voice that sounded exactly like that of Townes Van Zandt. read more

Rock Barrell - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is very special ! Awesome selection of gorgeous stones just calling you're name when you walk in. Trust me. I know they close earlier than most places but that is just a common thing for specialty jewelry stores such as this one. read more

I enjoy shopping here for gems and minerals. This is is not a metaphysical store so do not expect to find candles, oils, and etc. Everything I have purchased was reasonably priced. I enjoy listening to my music and perusing for hours. They have tons of supplies and it can be overwhelming. They have beads, charms, jewelry making supplies, books, lapidary supplies, cabs, pendants, gems, and minerals. Amazing customer service. Everyone I have encountered has been super helpful and kind. I have overheard other customers become flustered for being approached and asked if all is well for a second time. Not once have I felt weird being asked that multiple times. I recommend looking at the tall glass cases for nicer specimens, harder to find minerals, and some nice pendants. read more

Yes you can find beads on Amazon, but I have NEVER been impressed with the selection, the images or the actual product delivered. You really need to see beads in person! I am a big fan of local beading stores and I found the staff at Rock Barrel to be excellent- they were helpful without interrupting my browsing. They were knowledgeable about the type of stones I was looking for and knew their inventory well. I hate to make gender assumptions but I just couldn't imagine the men working here sitting around making cute earrings, but I was wrong. They know their stuff. You can tell that the owners/buyers are the ones working the floor. I make trendier jewelry, so I wasn't able to find exactly what I was looking for (hence the 4 stars), but I did get some great findings at an excellent price. If you like fun, whimsical jewelry, this place is great. Many beads were star and heart shaped which is cool, but not my personal style. I am not a rock/gem collector, but if I was, I would love this place. read more

Took my daughter (who is REALLY into crystals) here for some supplies for her jewelry making. I was just along for the ride, but the moment we stepped inside I was enthralled- There is SO much to see in this shop! Even if you're not super into stones (raw, tumbled, beads, geodes; they have it all!) this is a really interesting place to visit. The staff are super helpful and knowledgeable; even as I waited in line to make my purchase one of the employees was showing me how certain stones glow under black lights (so neat!). Pricing is so reasonable too. Example- We bought 3 selenite crystals for less than what we paid for just 1 on Amazon. They also have a ton of jewelry making supplies and tools, soapstone carvings, fossils, beads, shells, even shark teeth! We'll definitely be returning here often. The picture here is a large piece of obsidian we bought for decoration/display (pictured in its new home). I highly recommend this store! read more

Rock Barrell - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Dallas, Texas

"Shut up and take my money!" - Me, upon entry. I barely resisted the urge to twirl like Julie Andrews ala The Sound of Music. The hills are indeed alive here. Literally wall to wall beads, with lapidary specimens displayed throughout the store. It looks like a museum when you walk in. Great book titles; these guys really know their stuff. I've been buying beads for a long time, their prices are on point. They also sell Lortone tumblers and specimens for tumbling, as well as other equipment. Pricing on these matched Amazon.com Other tools, sheet metal, unique findings; I found these really tiny (2mm) pearls I'd seen at Sundance catalog. They also had 24 guage ball head pins, perfect for tiny beads, which I've never seen before. The shop staff was very attentive, I noticed they were friendly with everyone. I am headed back over for more pins and some moonstone, here in a few minutes! Fellow rock lovers, go check it out! read more

As soon as I walked in, I was overwhelmed with the variety of crystals, beads, and other Knick knacks that graced The Rock Barrell. It was a good overwhelming feeling since I recently moved to Texas and wasn't sure if there was going to be a "crystal" store. It wasn't what I was used to, but, I'll definitely go back again. I walked around and started to pick things up. I was provided with a tray. Within the tray, there were little bags and a pen. I had never seen where you can write on the bags, and it's really not my thing. I do wish that that they had little print outs of the crystal's meaning, everywhere I've been to has had that and this was the first store that didn't. I have a forever running list of items that I need, and when I come across something I don't know, I normally pull the piece of paper or google it. I am used to smaller stores, so, I was amazed by the various sizes of the crystals and the variety. I was also surprised on how inexpensive these were. Where I'm from, my total would have been over $100, I paid a little less than $50. I would have rated 5 stars if the store was a little more organized and if they provided the papers of what the meanings of the crystals were. Also, the stickers of what the crystal is and the price are affixed to the crystals, which, I'm not a fan of. Typically if you work with crystals or you're an avid collector, you know what it is and how to "ring it up". read more

There's a lot of really cool rocks, seashells, and so forth. Really cool experience to walk around and look at everything. It would be interesting if there were more fossilized stuff. read more

Wow- what a find! My family and I were amazed at this place- tons of rocks, minerals, gems, fossils as well as supplies for crafting, rock hounding, etc. Everyone in my group from 7 to 50 years old enjoyed the visit. read more

Just bought the most beautiful display piece! Perfect size and color for what I was looking for...so it must have been "meant to be"!!! Super helpful people here too and they are reasonably priced. I can't wait to get it in my home and enjoy it. I've wanted one of these my whole life and I found just the right one. Happy. Happy. Happy. I will definitely be back here. What an amazing array of beautiful specimens of all sizes. Rock out! read more

Rock Barrell - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Dallas, Texas

For the most part, I enjoy my visits at this store. I create jewelry & this store is a convenient for me. I love the selection of crystal beads available. They are friendly once you speak to them or need help, but not when I enter the store. I've shopped here multiple times. I didn't like that the staff isn't too familiar with the actual materials when I have questions. It would be nice if they were a more educated with the minerals sold at the location. The store is quiet & should have more of a metaphysical feel to it. I would've given 5 stars, but there's definitely room for improvement. read more

My first trip to the Rock Barrell was in 1998, when I was in high school, and taking a jewelry-making class. Since then, it has still been my to-go place for jewelry-making needs. Michael's and Joann's don't even come CLOSE. There is a reason this place has been around for nearly 40 years. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned pro at making jewelry, this place has it ALL...beads, semi-precious stones (with and without drilled holes), charms, chains, wire, string...seriously, the selection is massive. Any style of jewelry can be made with the things they have here. One cool thing is that they even have drawers of vintage odds and ends, for those with a quirky sensibility. You will also find geology books, jewelry-making manuals, and tons of beautiful rocks, minerals, and fossils in different sizes, all perfect for display anywhere. The staff is extremely helpful, and are always on hand to answer questions/offer input on your creative ideas. I will continue being a loyal customer here anytime the creative bug bites me! read more

Rocking place!! Great specimens excellent pricing helpful knowledgeable staff!! Rock on!! Pictured are Apophyllite with Zeolite, Desert Rose, Blue Apatite, Chrysocolla and Rose Quartz! All these beauties... $18.95... Definitely a great place for all your rock needs... Full line of materials for jewelry making as well and larger specimens... Will send more pics on next visit! read more

Rock Barrell - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I could stay in this shop for hours...I always love seeing what's new. They have great quality and a wide selection of specimens. read more

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I am visiting from Georgia , I made advance plans to visit the Rock Barrel. I enjoyed this shop , and thought the prices and selection were outstanding ! I found it to be a great place to pick up some gifts to return to Georgia with! I am very happy with my loot! Go check it out' read more

As BIG as the store and selection is...I still came out with nothing. The stones I were looking for were not there or the selection wasn't that great. They have a lot of items and beads to MAKE jewelry (not really buy it, as someone else posted), so if you're into MAKING jewelry, this is the store for you. I won't be back due to being followed around the store by an employee while I was browsing read more

The Rock Barrell is my very favorite source for many of the beads I use in my jewelry! The showroom is just crammed with beads, minerals, statues, crystals, tools, books, giant geodes and more. Need to get a gift for someone who has everything? This store will have just the thing! The web site is http://www.rockbarrell.com The store is open Monday through Saturday, with later evening hours on Wednesday (until 8pm). Show Room Hours Monday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM Wednesday: 9:00AM - 8:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM Friday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Earl, David and Phillip have been unfailingly kind to me every time I visit. Doug always says, "Hi!" and when I need help, it's there. Otherwise, they let me be ... just like I like it! They're family owned, quiet, and committed to their friends, aka customers, being treated like family. Fascinating place! Can't rave enough about them! read more

For beading projects big or small these guys will have you covered. With a ridiculous selection and a friendly knowledgeable staff I will never shop elsewhere while I still live in Dallas. read more

Rock Barrell - Maybe one 10th of the availabe selection here. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I like hopping up here. It's the largest rock shop in the DFW area, and their prices are reasonable...not cheap or good deals, but not overpriced either. They have a good selection of minerals especially, but also they have fossils, meteorites, and all the rock hound supplies that go with it all - such as stands, tumblers, tools, books, etc. What I like is they have minerals at most price ranges, from under $50 to the hundreds to even in the thousands for a few pieces. They also have a HUGE selection of jewelry-making supplies, beads, strands, and all that. I don't get into it at all, so I'm slightly annoyed so much of the floor space has been given over to that market, but I understand they have to supply what is demanded. read more

Great selection and prices! I could spend all day in this store. While they may not be knowledgeable on the spiritual background of the stones they carry, a little goes a long way at Rock Barrell! read more

Great collection of rocks and geodes. Not the highest quality of product, but priced well to reflect this. The shopkeeper is knowledgeable, and the store is laid out well for kids to find cheap rocks with the pricier items generally out of their reach. Cash is strongly preferred for smaller purchases. Highly recommended. read more

Huge and excellent selection of crystals, beads, and jewelry making supplies. I love this place. The guys ask if I need help, but generally leave me alone, I love that! And when I do ask for help, they've got answers and tips for me. Also, everything is priced so well! read more