Sigh. Earth Gems, how I wish you weren't 3 hours away.
Actually, it's probably a good thing, or I'd be there every day! This place is THAT amazing.
First of all - it is SO organized. Every type of stone is organized in it's own basket, and each is accompanied with a slip of paper that you can take home which outlines the name, location and metaphysical properties of each stone. Super handy to not have to leaf through a book or look everything up on your phone!
No word of a lie, it's easy to spend a couple of hours inside, losing yourself amongst the rows and rows of pretty things. Just when you think you've seen it all, there's more!
The prices are very competitive, and they carry a few types of stones I haven't seen anywhere else.
Everyone working there is SO friendly, and help out wherever they can, while giving customers ample time to browse without any pressure.
Earth Gems truly is a GEM on 17 Ave.