RTW Unique Boutique — Local services in Poway

First time visiting and I am so glad I made the trip! I was looking around for gem shops near me and found a few, but this one gave me a good vibe after looking at the pictures. Upon arriving, I was greeted promptly and the good vibe feeling increased! The lady (sorry, I didnt get your name 😔) there asked if I was looking for anything in particular, to which I asked about obsidian, possibly in a necklace/pendant. She was very helpful and guided me towards a few options. Since there was so much to view, I thanked her and said I'd look around. I spent a good amount of time initially looking around, getting a feel for the energy inside and from the pieces. They have all types of gems, increasing from size and price (from $3-$6 on one side and $14ish in a middle aisle), to some set in pendants, pendulums and more. Also, they have a wide variety of books (new and used), tarot cards (Ethereal Visions spoke to me so naturally I purchased that deck), many different jewelry pieces (a bit overwhelming I must admit lol), incense/candles and holders, and some other miscellaneous items I am unfamiliar with (sorry!) Shortly after I arrived, a few other people entered (always a good thing seeing people drawn into a place like this) so I tried to focus more on specific pieces that resonated with me. I ended up with a few pieces of obsidian, one piece of malachite, a malachite pendant, lavender incense and the Ethereal Visions tarot card deck. I could have easily spent twice as much time (and money 😆) here, but felt it was my time to leave, at least for today. After checking out, I noticed a cool board/table next to the exit with lots of interesting information about services and business cards as well. What caught my eye was an Intention Basket. I could write down what I wanted for this month and at the next full moon, they would burn all pieces in an effort to create and manifest my intentions. Since there were no other pieces in the basket, I took the opportunity to write something down and add it in. According to the calendar, it should be burned tonight so 🤞😀. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting this store and see what catches not only your eye, but your heart and mind as well. (Sorry if picture is a bit blurry or not clear enough but I wanted to just take a quick one and not disturb the others there...

So I was so happy to discover this place, I went in once and loved the atmosphere and the variety of items and wanted to go back many times. Most prices were ok, but I was looking for a pendulum for my kid who was with me, and the price of the pendulums is $33 a piece which surely is a mistake? We did buy one and it broke super easily within a few days (not from misuse). Upon inspecting it, it likely cost about $2 to make as the components were extremely cheap and flimsy. I feel like this is such an up charge for what most places sell for about $10-15, it’s unfortunate because it doesn’t make me want to go back if I feel like I may get ripped off this way. I don’t know if they are responsible for those pendulums or if they were brought in by a separate “artist” for consignment and aren’t in charge of the prices but it’s off...

So what I absolutely love about this little Mom and Pop crystal shop is the absolute vibe I get when I first went inside. Its such a calm serene feeling that I can't wait to have extra spare cash to spend at this shop! The worker herself is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful that the shopping experience itself is memorable. I've been two only a few crystal shops and this one by far has been my favorite, especially since its close to home and I don't have to drive so far to get good quality crystals (and some amazing dragon statues that I've been eyeing). I highly recommend this shop especially if you want a little homely and personable shop that isn't as big as Lady of the Lake. 20/10 will come back to...