I've been shopping at Beal's for years for beautiful housewares, clothing and jewelry. It's a…read morestaple in Ellsworth. The shop is a gem and the family as charming as can be. They are having a killer sale right now and will be reducing their store footprint. I'm so excited to see their new layout and buy my first new piece after the change.

Sam was very nice and informative. I was able to get a wonderful deal. Beautiful jewelry of all…read morekind.

Sam was great he really made us comfortable very knowledgeable…read moreI highly recommend stopping in and saying hi to Sam I love my piece.

What a fantastic place! They were so amazing and personable. I bought a Tourmaline promise ring…read morefrom them while we were vacationing there and they resized it and got it to us quickly. I would start there next time for sure.

Some rando on Reddit told us this place was the store in Bangor most worth visiting, and it turns…read moreout that person was right. It's the kind of wild esoterica shop that you don't see around much, selling everything from coyote skulls to cheeky postcards. I also want to mention that the proprietors told us to be sure to check out Mexicali Blues (a similar shop a block down) and the cashiers at Mexicali Blues told us to be sure to stop by Rock & Art. So clearly they are good neighbors as well!

What a wonderful store! This place is exactly what I'm looking for when visiting a town. They have…read moreeverything from fun notepads, to back packs, plants, stones, and some jewelry. My son enjoyed looking at the taxidermy and my daughters loved the stones. We only had time to visit one shop while in Bangor and this was it.

Your crafting life as you know it is incomplete if you haven't stopped here yet…read more This store has fabric like you literally can't believe. Prints of Archie comics and flying saucers, of vintage seed packs and bikes on parade. And best of all, fabric capturing every part of Maine life - mussel shells, sea glass, lobsters, buoys, mountains, and more. And the fun doesn't stop there - they also sell prints and easy but beautiful kits for making lighthouses and other simple projects. And they'll give you advice on buttons or materials or anything else sewing-related. Not to be missed for crafters in the area!

This is a great quilt shop! The owner is a great help and has a great selection of quality fabrics,…read moreand lots of great notions!

We had the fortune of stumbling into this shop last summer and have been back many times since…read more The owner is very welcoming and creates very unique jewelry that make great gifts for women of all ages. I've bought pieces for (most importantly) my wife, employees, friends, nieces, etc. and everyone has loved them. We have also bought gifts for our boys and a piece of art, excellent.

Adorable shop with a unique collection of things, from handmade jewelry, original paintings, art…read moresupplies, charming clothing, and things for children. Eclectic books,and gift items.

This is a quaint shop on Main St that has a lot of specialty rocks and gem stones. It is a nice…read moreplace to browse. I was in need of some obsidian to help with a problem I am having. They have a very nice assortment of healing and protective gems. I found what I was looking for and felt better when I left the store able to wear the purchase instantly.

This shop was a pleasant surprise. I thought I was going to step into a basic rock shop but it is…read morenot that at all. There were unique and common gems and minerals but also lovely modern artwork, butterflies, skulls, bones, teeth, journals and soaps. Everything I loved was in this store. A must stop in Ellsworth or on your way to Acadia.

We had such an amazing experience at this shop…read more Our group picked out oysters from the tank and then the girl opened each one and cleaned the pearl. She also provided a card with the size and style of the pearl that was inside and out it into a little safe keeping bag. We also decided to get a jewelry item to put our pearls in. Two of us got it put in a necklace which she nicely assisted with which length to put the pearl casing on. Our other friend got her pearl mounted to an adjustable ring. The woman working was so nice and said she would be able to do it while we walked around and texted us when it was done. She gave great instructions on how to take care of our pearls and gave a nice case for the ring. She made it such a nice experience for us!

I really should have read the negative reviews before going to this store. If I had, I would have…read morebeen prepared and not ended up leaving in tears. Here's what happened: I wanted to commemorate my wonderful memories in Maine by adding one of this store's pearls to my bead bracelet. In the morning, I picked an oyster and found a beautiful purple pearl. However, the boss (Adam) wasn't there, so the staff said he would drill the hole later and asked me to leave my bracelet so he could check the hole size. Trusting them, I handed over my $200 bracelet without asking for any receipt or proof. When I returned in the afternoon, a different staff member greeted me. Instead of sharing in my excitement, she kept pressuring me to pay immediately ($18 for the pearl + $5 for drilling). But Adam hadn't even drilled the pearl yet, and I hadn't received the pearl--why should I pay upfront? I had left them my valuable bracelet, showing full trust, yet they acted like I couldn't be trusted to pay $23. She pushed me four times, which felt extremely petty. When I finally said, "customer experience matters," Adam appeared and threatened that I should just take the pearl elsewhere to get it drilled--knowing full well that would cost me extra time and energy. I wanted that purple pearl so badly that I paid, only to find out afterward that the drilling left three holes and scratches on its surface. When I pointed it out, Adam reluctantly refunded me while complaining, "I don't normally do this." Well, I don't normally get rushed into paying $23 either. To make matters worse, the staff member who kept pressuring me to pay started blaming me, saying I didn't respect her. Honestly, if she hadn't kept pushing, I wouldn't have called her behavior petty in the first place. What should have been a joyful memory with a purple pearl symbolizing happiness turned into a terrible experience of pettiness, unprofessionalism, and disrespect. I walked out of this store crying, shocked at how a business could treat customers this way. Thank you for ruining what should have been a special day.