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October 2023 by Carol Statham
Great rock shop! Quality rocks, knowledgeable owner. A must-see in Spruce Pine.
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April 2023 by jaime bigham
I've been to RNT 3 times. The selection is good. Prices are reasonable, as far as I can tell. The older couple who, I assume, owns the shop, can be a bit pushy as far as sales.During my first visit, my friend & I went in and collectively spent a nice wad of cash, about $200 combined. They were quite chatty & seemed pleased with our business. We talked with them at length. On my subsequent visit, I wasn't planning on buying more than one item I had my eye on & was met with what felt like disregard. Even though they, during my 1st visit, graciously told me to come back & see them, during my 2nd visit, the husband seemed like he didn't want to be bothered & the wife got snippy with me over a minute detail. Was it bc I wasn't willing to be forced into additional purchases? Not sure. Could've been an off day, we all have 'em. If you're into rocks you'll more than likely be pleased with the selection.
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April 2023 by Diane Hamilton
Thousands of great examples of gemstones & minerals. The owner is a walking encylopedia of knowledge . She has vast experience with the many mines in the area and was a joy to talk to. This is a must see attraction.
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April 2023 by michale allen
Wowww!! This shop was extremely impressive! Numerous, stunning rings to choose from. Gorgeous stones from small to wildly large! Some of the most incredible stones I have ever seen outside of museum settings. The owners were super kind and informative! The lady owner was the real star with deep passion! Thanks for being open on Sunday and making a random quick stop into something truly memorable!
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February 2023 by Will Jameson
They have just about anything you can think of. The shop is very cluttered, tight and difficult to navigate. Their prices are considerably higher than average, but it is a tourist town. The owner gave me a price on some crystals and after I had made my selection, raised the price and told me I misunderstood. I will not return.
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January 2023 by Sasha Marina
Lovely shop in DownTown Spruce Pine. The woman who runs the spot is passionate about rock and gem collection. She was kind and explained the names of all the gems we bought. Its not exactly gem mining , but kool to take your kid to choose their own gem rocks. Good pricing. Also jewelry bead gems available for the crafty peeps.
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December 2022 by Lori Famularo
Horrible experience. Owner is nasty. She had a ton of OLD, 45 records sitting up on a shelf collecting dust. My brother pulled out 21 of them and asked "how much are these". She said $5.00. My brother thought that was reasonable. When he got to the register, she said, "$105.00". He said, I thought you said $5. She said "EACH". We'll never return.
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November 2022 by Bianca Valdez
A lovely place to visit with a little bit of everything! When it comes to rocks! :) a must visit for sure! I went to find om thing and left with more and great memories. The couple that runs the store are also very sweet and knowledgeable. If you are ever up there it's worth the drive!
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November 2022 by Joni McKeown
So glad I visited this shop on a trip I was on. Not only was there a wonderful selection, but I appreciated all the local stones, as well as the great conversation with the owner whose knowledge is outstanding. I will definitely be back in the future when I am in the area.
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November 2022 by Joni M.
So glad I visited this store! It was definitely a highlight of my trip to NC. Mabel was so knowledgable and helpful. I got some wonderful stones and some wonderful conversation as well. I will definitely be back.
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November 2022 by jm_nashville
A great time searching through all the stones and a great talking to the very knowledgeable owner Mabel. It was a delightful time and I will definitely be back.
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October 2022 by Linsey Jones
Owner watched me like a hawk and took a very personal phone call on speakerphone while we browsed.Overpriced and the place is cramped.The selection is outstanding though. I did get some beautiful pieces.
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October 2022 by Violet M.
Loved this Shop, So much variety and all diff prices. There was from small gems & Crystal's to Large size ones. They even had stained glass and young style (children's Jewelry) my Children loved their pieces I brought back home from NC. Customer service was Great!!
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October 2022 by Tammy Shearer
Love this gem, jewelry and crystal store! It was the highlight of my trip! Mable and Robert are knowledgeable and very kind.
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August 2022 by Eric Pelto
Really enjoyed this shop. Lots of inventory and the owner who works there is very knowledgeable in all things rocks and minerals.
