Moonstones

To the owner of this cute little shop —
I pass your little shop twice a day on my way to and from work and was super excited to finally get the chance to go in and purchase some items I have seen through the windows as well as other potential items I may have found. As I entered the shop, I was asked to leave my purse at the counter. Check my purse, yes, but leave my purse with complete strangers? I don’t think so.
I am entitled not to be made to feel as a potential thief before I’ve even made it through the doors. I work in the industry as well and know that before you can accuse someone of stealing, you’d better know for sure that they have pocketed or stolen something or you can face a potential lawsuit. While I understand as a company, you are entitled to your policies and this may be your way of avoiding potential thieves, I am entitled to shop where I can hold onto my wallet with which carries the money I would have spent in your store today.

Moonstones is a fun store to browse. The candles all smell amazing, and you can’t beat the price. All of the staff are always nice and knowledgable. I also really love that they have a store cat.

Love this place! Large selection of herbs, ritual candles and jewelry. Have been a regular customer for about a year now. Employees are extremely knowledgable, very friendly and helpful. The owner is very friendly and I believe she does readings as well. Their prices are reasonable and you won’t find a better supply store for your religious needs. I bring all my friends & family into Moonstones. Plus, they offer layaway for 20% down and one payment every 30 days. I will be a returning customer for life.

Moonstones is a really neat little place in Dormont… you wouldn’t expect something like this to be in Dormont. You can spend quite a bit of time in there just looking at all the cool different stuff they have! The people that work there are very nice as well. It’s not a place a lot of people go into I feel because they think it’s «weird» or voodoo lol but it isn’t, you don’t have to be into anything to go in there and check stuff out. They have some cool spiritual things as well.

Adorable shop with tons stuff in every corner. There are things small and large all over so make sure to come here with time on your hands because you might just miss out if you are in a rush– there are rooms upstairs too!

Walking into this place is like walking into another world. It smells amazing and is almost visually overwhelming at first. So many beautiful stones and lots of unique merchandise!
I’ve only visited once so far, but my experience was wonderful. I was repeatedly asked if I needed any help. (But only when I was obviously confused — so they are clearly observant of their customers.) They were quick to lend assistance or advice when I had a question. And I just adore the beautiful watermelon tourmaline I bought!
The resident cat is a bonus. Such a sweetheart!

I love the unique merchandise they carry and it is a fun shop to browse around — so many interesting and beautiful things to discover around every corner! Love the shop cat, too. I had to downgrade, though, because whenever I’ve gone in with one or two of my children we get the stink-​eye, the following, and the «don’t touch!» comments the whole time we are there. Even though my children are quiet and shy and cling to me whenever we are out. Even though they weren’t touching anything anyway (I make sure they don’t!) Even though I always spend more money when the kids are with me.
It says «All Paths Welcome,» but we did not feel welcome at all :-(

Moonstones is an excellent shop. I am from out of town but was able to order a gift basket of incense, stones and oils over the phone and have it delivered to a sick relative nearby. Tell them what/​who you need it for (e.g. a sick friend) and they will personally construct the gift basket and deliver it if not too far away Worked perfectly for me and – again – they are very nice. Ask for Amy.

For six years now I have been threatening to purchase a salt lamp for my bedside table. The early spring and late summer when I’m using allergy medication like a fish uses water, I thought a little natural relief while I sleep would help alleviate the morning sneezing fits. I got one here for an Amazon price of relatively cheap. I also bought some healing stones and crystals. She also carries some impressive jewelry and stones that can be set in necklaces and brackets. The place is huge, and just when you think you’ve seen everything, you can walk down a hew hallway and find more things.
Great little shop that reminds me of a shop in a Stephen King novel called Needful Things. Although that shop was owned by Satan and made his customers do unspeakable things to each other, this is far from that. But you do get the feeling here that we are not alone and there are other realms to our world. Books galore on the occult, spirit worlds, shadow people, how to rid your home of evil spirits and I just wish she wasn’t closing the store when I was walking in. She was nice enough to stay open until I purchased my salt lamp. I’ll return and get my fill of this place and look around for four or five hours.

I have to say, as far «new age bookstores» go, this one is the most impressive shop I have had the privilege to visit thus far. Moonstones is deceptively small looking from the outside, but on the inside there are as many things to see as there are spiritual paths.
After years of searching, I found a pendulum! I was so surprised to find the unassuming tiny metal acorn literally jump at me! I had assumed that what I needed would be an ornate crystal pendulum, but «great things come in small packages». After I took it home it took no time to get acquainted with it.
The store contains many crystals, gems, jewelry, oils, and even jars of dried herbs. There were around 60 different bumper stickers to chooses from. And hard to find matchstick incense. It is exactly what you think, a match you strike that burns as incense. Speaking of which, I was disappointed to not find any «pick your own» incense sticks. My supply is quite depleted, and I need more. I did but a very dainty scarf from the selection of hats and clothing on the top most floor of the labyrinth.
I hope to attend one of the interesting classes that I have seen mentioned. It does appear that the list needs to be updated.
I also LOVE how the shopkeepers don’t keep a hawk’s eyes on you. Instead they allow you to spend your time browsing the merchandise alone. After all, it is difficult to hear a small voice when an item is calling out to you if you are anxious from unwelcome stares.

Great shop in Dormont — very large with lots of variety. Seems to cater to all different walks. The shopkeepers are always very friendly and helpful. They have a great collection of candles, beads, and herbs. My only complaint, ironically, are their stones. The jewelry is nice (and arguably the largest collection in the city for this type of store), but the tumbled stones are buried deep in the back of the store in such gloom you can barely make them out. They also look like they were tumbled by a lawnmower. It’s such a shame. I wish they would bring the tumbled rocks out into the sunlight and stock up with some fresh stones. Other than that though, they’re doing a great job and we enjoy visiting often.

What a hidden gem in the South Hills. This fun Little store carters to a wide range a spiritual curiosities. You can explore your psychic side with a modest selection of power crystals, tarot cards and scents. I found the selection of books to be helpful and spanned a wide range of interest.

Occult bookstores run tha gamut from dark, dusty and creepy, to bright, airy and pleasant. Moonstones is definitely one of the latter. If one was only looking for books, I’d say the store was disorganized, but only because there are small clusters of books to be found all over the store. The extensive collection of birthstone jewelry is amazing, even for one NOT interested in mystical themes. The incense and candles were very neat and orderly, unlike many stores I’ve been to, not just the occult-​type. There was a fairly decent collection of crystals and other esoteric supplies.
I have made many excuses for why I haven’t taken the trip out to Moonstones before, but never again. I absolutely LOVE this store and can’t wait to have reason to go there again.

You wouldn’t think you’d find such an Aquarian, Lemurian, Atlantean, Californian (?) place like this in the South Hills.
The owner refers to herself as «Minister of the Mystic.» Oooh…
I had fun lurking around this store and uncovering everything from tarot cards, stones, figurines of mythical beings, and crystal daggers (!) to oils, candles, jewelry, and even gag gifts.
While we’re on the subject of gag gifts, if you’re a conservative, ya might wanna stay out of here. You will be offended and deservedly so.
Yeah, neat little establishment, and there’s something around every corner. Just when you think you’ve seen everything, there’s a hallway, a flight of stairs, and suddenly you come upon more treasures.
However, I think the main draw is really Bahloo the cat. Or should it be spelled «Ballou» like the film «Cat Ballou?» Anyway, just like Zack the Maine Coon of Weldin’s Wishes in Downtown Pittsburgh (are they still in business?), Bahloo is a permanent resident (guardian? familiar?) of Moonstones, and he is as friendly and mellow a cat as you’ll ever find rubbing against your ankles. I’m told he has a fan club, and I’m sure he knows it and demands a percentage of the store profits.
Guys, if you want to earn some credits with your ladies, bring them here and buy them a trinket or two after they look around for an hour.

I love this store. They have a little bit of everything, and since they moved to a bigger location, they keep getting new stuff in. Check here for incense, jewelery, herbs, tea, books, minerals, crystals, and just about anything else you could want. They also offer tarot readings. Make sure you say hi to the cat (I think his name is Baloo) while your there!