The Rock Shop — Local services in Olympia

Earlier this summer, the owner told us a long, detailed story about illegally collecting rocks from a protected beach in Oregon. He told us that the park ranger saw him & repeatedly told him you can't remove material from the beach & the shop owner said he repeated "Thank you" & kept walking, putting the BAGS (his words) of rocks in his car & leaving with them. He thought this was a funny story. I think it's vile. He's stealing from all of us in the PNW when he steals from a protected beach.

The store had minimal raw rocks, no rock tumbling supplies & almost no local stones, this would be more accurately called a crystal shop. Two stars for the large collection of carved rocks & he gave really excellent customer service to kids. I was excited to support a local rock shop, but I'll keep looking because I was honestly shocked by how funny he thought that story was. I have been conflicted over leaving this review for months, but it's still upsetting so...

This crystal shop is a true gem! The selection is vast and personally curated by the owner, with unique pieces you won't find anywhere else! The owner handpicks every single item in the inventory to make sure he is offering the absolute best pieces from all around the world. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about crystals and mineralogy, taking the time to explain each stone's properties and mine and/or location of origin helping you find the perfect items for your needs. The atmosphere is invigorating and welcoming, making browsing and shopping a truly delightful experience. I highly recommend visiting if you're looking for high-quality crystals at extremely fair prices paired with top-notch expert guidance and stellar customer service. As a very loyal, repeat, and long time customer, I can strongly recommend with confidence that you will be taken care of and hopefully become a...

This shop has something for everyone, and I am so excited that it's here in Olympia!

I went for the first time a couple of days ago, excited to find a new rock shop, but not really expecting it to be THIS GOOD. They have polished material, but along with the old favorites, lots of unique minerals that you don't often see made into towers, spheres, and freeforms. They also have A TON of excellent mineral specimens all the way from small thumbnail size to huge statement pieces. The variety really impressed me.

The owners are extremely nice, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. I had as much fun talking "rock nerd" with Dave as I did actually shopping. This store is an absolute treasure to...