Messy store owned by a cookie man, that doesn't sound very enticing, does it?
However, the owner knows his stuff and he knows where everything is! I love it. I can ask him anything, if he doesn't have it, he knows who does. I have bought some amazing stones the and he always writes down what they are so I don't forget.
He also has stones in the back so if you are looking for something specific,... more

This is the place where I get some of the secret ingredients I use in my essential oil products.
The quality is amazing and the personal assistance is worth the visit.
I'm so glad this wonderful place exists.

A hidden 'gem' of a shop with all things mineral and semi-precious stones. Laid out like Aladdin's cave the knowledgeable shop owner or staff will assist you in finding the treasures you are seeking. More rea$onable pricing than other local beading and gem retailers.

Yvonne and Brian are the best! I love this treasure hunt of a store and they are so helpful and knowledgable. This store has a great energy and is always busy! I'm a regular and every time I enter
I find something new!

After eating at the Naam with my partner we decided to take a peek at the stones here, despite being about 400% overpriced (I have been to places with greater selection and better prices). This was not my first time here, nor my second, nor my third. I can't count how many times I have stepped foot in this store.

My partner and I walked in, and it didn't really bother me too much, but the... more

LOTS of selections of stones in different species, price ranges and designs. The store is small, however, well organized. Amazing customer service. I picked up a few polished stones for crystal work.

I'm a bit of a rock hound. I'd much prefer a pretty stone over a precious gem any day.
I'm not into the New Agie beliefs about these crystals and ' vortexes' and 'chakras' ...I just know that I think moonstones, for example, are pretty. I am looking for a pretty lapis next. You'll find raw stones, ready to wear things or the owner can drill a hole and you can take gems home with you to make... more

This local Kitsilano shop is (no pun intended) a real gem. I travel for work and in every city I go to I make an effort to go into every gem and mineral shop I find. I have never found such an incredible gem store ever before! Never before have I seen such a collection of stones outside of a museum. Not only is the owner and his daughter two of the nicest people you could ever want to meet they... more

The hand-painted sign didn't really pull me in, but it should signify that this is a small shop, locally owned, by people who are interested in gems, and in particular amethyst.

They have a pretty wide array of gems and stones. It's definitely intriguing to browse around, and the staff was very friendly and nice. Some big pieces of stone were said to have healing qualities. Some little stones... more