This weekend was my second trip to Gem World and it's now on my regular rotation any time I go to…read moreArizona. 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.

So glad we got in before the season ends! They close April 14th for the season due to the heat…read more 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.

Great place and even nicer owner…read more Will definitely be back. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and the place had an amazing selection.

An interesting rock yard with piles of glass, rock, and fossils…read more Quartzite is hot, and most of the rocks here are not under cover. Be careful picking up anything because some of their items can burn you. I'm not too sure what the market for some of these rocks are, I'm assuming garden and ornamental uses. In any case, it's a fun place to check out and stretch your legs. Tip - For smaller mineral items and fossils the prices were better down the street at Gem World.

The guy here is just awesome. He's a scruffy, toothless, half crazy rock hound. But he was funny…read moreand seemed to know his stuff. He showed me how the rusty water that had collected at the bottom of a barrel had accidentally dyed many of the tumbled rocks inside and how that coloration would penetrate some levels of the rock while being repelled by a neighboring layer. Differing levels of porosity within a two inch stone. Fascinating.

Hank is the man I came away with a 400 million year fossil…read moresection that was turned/milled into a vase and a huge 85lb cathredal amethyst and a nice 4.5 Lb smoky quartz

This was such a cool souvenir shop! They had so many amazing things I could have been looking for…read morehours but we were just passing by so I had to rush my experience. I called to make sure they had postcards because I've had a hard time find them. Sure enough they had plenty here. They also have lots of Route 66 theme stuff including drinks and snacks.

Regardless if you're in Quartzsite for the large gem and mineral shows or if you're just passing…read morethrough the 10 to Phoenix, you gotta stop by this small store.. We were here for the Tyson Wells Gem Show and Swap Meet but we found this store right off the main drag. It's a small gift shop full of Quartzsite souvenirs and it's also a very nice game shop for all those snowbirds from Canada. If you're looking for every expansion set made for Catan and Ticket to Ride then this is your place. - Family-Friendly! Probably the best part about visiting this shop were the friendly and courteous owners. - They also have a nice selection of gourmet and hard to find bottled sodas.

Half Fast Mining in Quartzite, AZ has an excellent selection with fair prices. They have a lot of…read morefluorescent material and Haley was very helpful finding pieces to add to my collection. The selection, pricing and great service means we'll be back the next time we visit Quartzsite.

From the owner: Looking for a local, trustworthy, stone/crystal provider?…read more Here at Half Fast Mining Co. we provide you with top quality gems, crystals and more at prices you can afford we also provide you with the knowledge of how and why your stone is what it is. Stones are our passion and we would love to share that with the rest of the world.

This business carried lots of Mexican onyx plates, fruit replicas, dishes, vases, plates, jewelry…read moreand assorted items. My girlfriend was interested in some fruit replicas that were not marked. The staff watching the store had no idea what the price was. He tried to reach out to his boss via text but no response. She bought the small plates and left behind the fruit. Shared parking outside.

We just stopped here on our way to Sedona from LA and had a great experience! We came for the store…read morenext door and stumbled upon this amazing spot on our way back to the car. The owner was super helpful and very kind to our kids which is not always the case in rock and gem shops. We highly recommend stopping here if you are in the market for cool pieces and some good customer service.

Rock lovers gotta visit here. My normal stops were closed so I thought it would be fun to see some…read moreof the other shops. He's got some great buys here. I got beautiful bumblebee jasper palm size stones for a song. Lots of turquoise, Australian Opal, Amethysts, jewelry, and wood carving items. Not everything is cheap but plenty of great finds from a real rock lover and educator. I learned several new things despite yrs of collecting. Did you know Bumblebee Jasper isn't really jasper? Me either.

Stopped in and found the friendliest, knowledgeable owner who has a real passion for crystals,…read moregems, carvings and wood. I found a beautiful amethyst piece, rutile, and a gorgeous smoky quartz. I cannot say enough about this amazing store with excellent merchandise but even better service. Can't wait to stop by again.

This is definitely my favorite rock show! It totally rocks! And there aren't even any bands. Just…read morerocks. It's gritty and real, far less commercialized than gem shows you typically find at fairgrounds. A large majority of the vendors here are true rockhounds, who have a passion for what they do. Many of these guys are the ones that found the rocks they are selling. So you will find much more raw material here, bulk rock, and other wholesale-type deals. There are giant amethyst stalagmites, barrels of agates, large quartz crystals, fossils, and every kind of stone you can imagine. Since the people are real and own the stuff they are selling, the prices can be negotiable, too. So if you like to haggle, haggle away. Especially if you are buying large amounts of stuff. The show is also huge, and it's unlikely that you could finish in one day. I know there's no way I could, and didn't when I passed by even though I wished for more time. Maybe it's because I have always marvelled at the amazing number of permutations that nature creates with what is essentially, dirt. Millions of years in the ground cooking and bam, awesome crystals, intricate patterns, beautiful colors. I only made it through about one third of the show in two hours. Overall, if you are up for an adventure and looking for something fun to do, the Desert Gardens Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show will definitely be worth the trip. Five stars all the way.

1st time here, loved the gems. They do need more signage for newbies. Watch out for the vendors…read morethat only take cash...just throws me off as I don't ever have cash. To the Thai food vendor! Thank you so much for going above and beyond. Was amazing.

I always have a great experience here. I've been stopping in sporadically over the past few years &…read morehave found the selection to be plentiful (& updated regulator enough to always find new goodies). Lenora is wonderful & very knowledgeable about the different stones, where they are sourced, their properties, etc. I'm always able to find some wonderful gifts for friends & I find new additions for myself. They have very competitive prices & I genuinely enjoy popping by for some conversation & shopping. Lenora is also very sweet with my pup when I bring him in with me.

Staff were quite nice here. I found some earrings to come home with me. My girlfriend also found…read moresome small goodies herself. They had a fair amount of jewelry and small rock specimens to choose from. Shared parking outside.

Another business that is interesting to peruse. They had lots of large fabric blocks that reminded…read moreme of the hippy days. Fabrics with peace signs, tie dye, and sunsets. They had large crystals and small mineral specimens. shared parking lot.