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Rare Earth Gallery Gems and Minerals
1106 Harris Ave #101, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States
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Rare Earth Gallery Gems and Minerals

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An
Review №1

They have wonderful customer service and would recommend anyone going through Bellingham or Fairhaven to give their store a visit! Beautiful stones and minerals!

Ma
Review №2

One of the best rock stores around. Ive been collecting rocks since I was six almost 50 years ago. These guys have a great selection and the help is wonderful. The owner is very easy to work with Ive been pleased with all my purchases. I highly recommend this to anyone whos in The Hobby

Pr
Review №3

Beautiful crystals and nice staff definitely should drop by.

Ju
Review №4

Amazing shop with a great collection of minerals. Ive been collecting for years and love to come in and support this fantastic local gallery!

Jo
Review №5

Awesome rock store with a little bit of everything! From big beautiful rare pieces to little 50 cent crystals that kids will enjoy! Highly recommend!

Ka
Review №6

I visited the shop to track down stolen beads from my shop. The manager refused to give me the owners name, his own last name, or respond to any of my concerns. I left 3 phone messages and a lengthy e-mail detailing my request to have the beads returned. No response. I went again to the shop with the same result. I called the police and have filed a possession of stolen goods complaint. Cant recommend the way this place does business. I would expect, and certainly give, my full cooperation in an effort to deal directly with the question and to act in such a way as to discourage shoplifting and support my community of small shop owners.I have just returned from Small Claims court where Rare Earth was a no show, big surprise, so of course the judge ruled in my favor. Now begins the task of collecting either the stolen beads from them or the money they are worth. Wish me luck . This store has only stonewalled me since my first friendly visit there when they refused to give me the name of the owner and which, I find after many calls to governmental offices, is not found anywhere it should be.The owners response is not accurate.I went to the shop after a customer told me about the Trade Beads shown to her when she asked if Rare Earth had any beads. The clerk brought a small brown cardboard box from the back room and showed me the beads. I SAW the beads myself and identified them as beads from my shop, Oasis Bead Lounge. I was completely reasonable and hopeful that I could talk with the owner and come to an agreement. Clerk refused to tell me the name of the owner (why?) and assured me he could contact me next week when he returned to town. I left my card. No problem at this point. It was only after three weeks and after leaving 3 phone messages and an e-mail sent from Rare Earths web-sites contact information that I returned to Rare Earth with frustration at being stonewalled by a fellow shop owner. I called police who arrived, took statements and told me the police would follow up if they had contact with Rare Earths owner. The owner did not respond to the police report nor contact me.The response from Rare Earth owner is completely false. Again, I did not base my action on information from a customer, I went myself to the gallery and viewed and identified the beads myself and attempted to talk with the clerk to no avail. I went to claims court and, due to no show from Rare Earth, received a decision in my favor. I have tried every avenue to discuss this situation with Rare Earth. They have been entirely unresponsive outside of this erroneous reply to my post. I will try again.Update: Rare Earth did not show up to small claims court and have not responded to the judgment against them.Thirty days has now past since the small claims decision and there has been no appeal so I will take the next step.It is truly disappointing, to say the least, to be met with such stonewalling by another business owner and to know that he is willing to encourage thieves by buying obviously stolen goods from someone on the street, and then to lie about it saying the beads were purchased for a private collection while offering them for sale to a potential customer. I hope you will not support this stores behavior by shopping there.A happy update! my dispute with Rare Earth Mineral Gallery was settled this morning in a return to Small Claims Court. The beads will be returned., I met with Erik, the owner, today where he apologized for the misunderstanding and action by his employees. He was out of the country and didnt know anything about the dispute over the beads and says that his employee had mistakenly shown and offered the beads for sale which he had purchased for his private collection. Im also sorry for the trouble this has caused him and am pleased we could resolve this without further action.

Ja
Review №7

Bellingham is lucky to have such a top quality crystal store! Their specimens range from very affordable to ones so large and superior it’s hard to believe what one is seeing. They not only have a unique selection of crystal clusters, geodes and polished stones but a large selection of quality jewelry. The staff is friendly with absolutely no pressure.

Je
Review №8

Great selection with a range of items for varied taste and price range. Everything from raw cut stones to finished jewelry to million year old fossils! Friendly and knowledgeable staff provide excellent customer service. I will definitely return in the future and recommend this store to everyone!

Is
Review №9

I find it unfair to post a negative rating because of a store being closed due to them relocating and I also find it unfair to give a negative rating because you “thought” they had merchandise that was yours. Giving negative reviews based on those things isn’t a fair or accurate judgement from a customer review standpoint. I personally have just been in this store once. I found it lovely and the staff very helpful, friendly and professional. I would come back here again and encourage others to check it out as well.

An
Review №10

Wonderful selection!!! It is obvious the owner is knowledgeable and also has a deep love and respect for the minerals. Spend some time looking at the specimens - like a mini trip to the Denver Museum of Natural History. Very helpful, positive and friendly staff.

Tr
Review №11

You can’t beat the attention to detail. This is a fair and well thought out crystal store with lots to see.I have balanced and decorated my home with the beautiful crystals available here.

Ch
Review №12

Fun and interesting place to browse and even walk out with something in hand no matter what budget

Lu
Review №13

Beautiful displays and presentations. Very interesting rocks, fossils and shells. Enjoyed a lot.

Br
Review №14

Interesting place. They have a variety of both rare and common. Rocks, fossils, and crystals to purchase.

Ca
Review №15

I vistited this store cuz normally mineral/stone shops are cheaper then crystal ones; but they have the same stuff...idk why. But this place was still just as expensive, sleep of their stuff is alright in price but I could easily get stuff cheaper else where.On top of that, something that did bother me was that they have stuff labled as Amethyst...but it was not, among other things; idk if it was a mistake or what. But there were a lot of miss named pieces; and no one around to ask for help. So I just left because I had no one to ask. I hope they fix it though.Other wise its a pretty place to go look. But I wouldnt buy much, if anything, from here.

so
Review №16

Was looking to sell an opal, dude was helpful. Nice assortment of spheres.

Jo
Review №17

Amazing selection, friendly staff. Looks expensive from the outside but is actually affordable!

Au
Review №18

They knowingly have stolen merchandise from my grandmas shop. Contrary to the owners comment they did not work with her. She used the E-mail and phone number off theREGGAM website, so those should have worked.

Ke
Review №19

Out of business/closed

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  • Address:1106 Harris Ave #101, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States
  • Site:https://m.facebook.com/GemsandMinerals.net/?_rdr
  • Phone:+1 360-389-3618
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Rock shop
  • Jewelry store
  • Used furniture store
Working hours
  • Monday:10:30AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10:30AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10:30AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10:30AM–6PM
  • Friday:10:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10:30AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10:30AM–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
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