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| - Earth Gems has the largest gem inventory in western Canada; over 850 stones to be exact are represented here. Stones, crystals and minerals from all over the world, Jade from British Columbia and even some stone from Northern Alberta.
The gentleman working at the store was so personable and kind, he took the time to walk through the store highlights with me. He explained the value of a crystal and mineral depends on its rarity, he pointed at crystal encrusted geodes, some that came up to my navel, these can range from anywhere between 10 to 2500.
But for that extreme collector we went to his glass encased counter, here he said is where the true gems lie (pardon the pun). Rocks or meteors from above, so fascinating, a small one inch meteor was priced at $285, he said these are the rarest types of rocks on earth simply because they are not from earth. Many customers buy these for their collections and others swear to their ability in enabling them to out of body and astral travel. He placed it in my palm and off I flew.
He then showed me another beautiful bluish aquamarine stone that can be mined only in 1 square mile area on this planet in the Dominican Republic; I had a small half inch stone in my hand worth over 180 dollars.
On a more commercial scale, Earth Gems also carry gems set in sterling silver and gems strands for making your own jewellery. All in all a very large, well kept, and well organised establishment. Rock on Calgary!
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