The Gem Mine

This is a beautiful store, full of amazing gemstones, unique antiques, and knowledgable staff. This is our go to store for gifts as there are so many unusual finds. I don’t know what the other reviewer was talking about, Mary the owner (who has now passed) was a lovely woman, both kind and well informed on her stones. My husband and I were never mistreated based on looks/​fashion sense and we stick out like sore thumbs! Her daughter Thea runs the shop now and she does her mother’s memory service. I never walk out of here empty handed and I find their prices to be fair in terms of the gem stone market. You must check out this shop, you won’t regret it… And you will likely go back time and again as we do!

I like this place a lot and come here often. The people who work here are knowledgable and helpful but not pushy. If you’re looking for gems or crystals I’d say it’s definitely worth the visit.

Since my last review which was back in 2009, the owner Mary, passed away. Since then i have stopped several times. The staff has been friendly and attentive these times and I was not uncomfortable like i was previously (I avoid the stones though). i read the other review here that basically criticized my experience, rather then discussing what he personally likes about the store. Its fine for some people to disagree with me that there should be some type of sign if they don’t want people to touch the stones. I stand firm in my feelings that Mary was very rude to me for an unnecessary reason. I did not deserve to walk out of the store feeling like crap, esp since Id bought several things there before. What i think happened is that she (being an older lady) was put off by my appearance at the time, which was a bit boyish and punk, and i think she judged me on that. Thats how i feel, I could be wrong. If you own a business esp in this area, you need to be polite and courteous to all kinds of people. Im aware of the fact that many people liked Mary and found her very friendly, but that one day she definitely wasn’t very nice to me. So, my previous review still stands for me, but I did want to update to note that the current staff is very nice and the store still sells the same wonderful jewelry they always have, so i definitely suggest stopping in.

My wife and I have shopped at The Gem Mine for years. They have a wonderful selection and the sales staff is very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. Whether you’re looking for something contemporary or an old estate piece, you can’t go wrong here. My wife was a committed jewelry junkie who loved signed costume jewelry and often brought favorite pieces in to be restored. They were done perfectly, looking like the day that they were new. You can’t go wrong here.