Earth Gems

Simply stated, I love this place. Earth Gem’s carries a wide array of quality minerals and gems. The funny thing about this establishment is that my wallet always leaves a little lighter; but I’m not complaining!

I love this store! They have a vast and well organized selection of; rocks, gems, crystals, feng shui supplies, fountains (varying supply), incenses, jewellery, beads, wind chimes, books and cds, Tibetan singing bowls and then some… The owners and staff are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The prices here are generally far better then other comparable places in Calgary. It is a fun place to browse.

The energy in this beautiful store is amazing. Was hard to leave. The staff were very helpful and very knowledgeable. Amazing collection.

A fabulous place to shop for stone jewellery, beads, decorations, & even kitchen & housewares. You can find individual beads for less than $ 1, & huge geodes for $ 100s. I’ve seen everything from fossil serving plates to many types of stone candle holders over the years. The larger items are mostly organized by semi-​precious stone/​mineral type in display cases along the walls, with smaller pieces available from baskets on tables in the centre of the room. (If you haven’t been there in a few years, you are in for a treat, as they have moved downstairs to a MUCH larger store & have a huge selection now)
While they have a lot of new age signage & carry non-​gem items such as incense, they have a decent handle on the geology as well. If you are a jewellery designer, they have greatly increased their selection of drilled beads strands, while still carrying many finished pendants & rings for people who want ready-​made items. Definitely worth a trip just to go window shopping!

I didn’t even know these kinds of stores existed! The shop is full of pretty rocks and crystals and about half of them are beads. They had gems for as little as $ 1 and then of course they can get pretty expensive as well. The people behind the counter were friendly and didn’t rush me at all. Can’t wait to go back!

Best crystal store ever!
Earth Gems is the most organized crystal store I’ve ever been to. The owners greet you when you walk in and then let you browse — thank you– but are available for any questions.
The selection is fantastic, everything from the smallest stone to big center pieces.
They have salt lamps, fountains, and a wall of incense.
The store is very bright so you are able to really examine everything.
The jewelry is displayed nicely, lots to choose from — bracelets, pendants, rings, and even if you look 10 times, there’ll be another piece you didn’t see before.
You are required to use a little basket which always cones in handy. I also try not to bring a big purse or other shopping bags as I don’t like the possibility of bumping into the beautiful crystals.
My advice is to have time– I always spend around 1.5 hours in there and it feels like 10 minutes — one of these days I’ll have 3 hours!!!

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.

Absolutely huge selection. It’s amazing. I spent a whole hour just browsing through. I selected a chalcedony geode, a small polished obsidian flat, and a bundle of mug wort herb.
They have more than just crystals and gems. Also himalayan pink salt, lamps, essential oils, the HUGEST wall of incense I have ever seen, some household items, jewelry, bulk beads, just tons of stuff. What a great resource. Really nice staff also. I would definitely go again if I had a fair bit of $ because their prices are on the higher end of the scale. More so than some of the other crystal shops I’ve been to but I guess that’s the trade off for having such a huge selection.

Earth Gems is amazing. The selection of rocks, jewelry and beads/​gems are amazing. The people is super friendly and helpful.
I was there to pick up a pendant as a gift for my sister. I was looking for a rock for protection and the staff spent 45 minutes with me just going through all the different rocks and types of pendants.
Awesome store, awesome staff!
Thank you for being so helpful and having such a large and beautiful collection of rocks.

Earth Gems, in my opinion, is a brilliant, BRILLIANT concept in the arena of selling rocks, gemstones and stone art pieces.
They have a large, LARGE selection of product from all over the world in little baskets and beside most of those stones is a small piece of paper that you can take with you, that lists the new age properties of each stone. Seriously, brilliant!
At any time during operating hours, there are people meandering though and shopping, with their little baskets full of stones. The price point is largely dependent on the size and type of stone. You an go in and spend 1 or a few dollars on a small gemstone, or you can spend several thousands of dollars on an art piece or amethyst/​citrine church.
I go into Earth Gems looking for gifts a few times a year and rarely come out empty handed.
I have referred many people there, and nobody has had a negative experience that i have talked to. The owners are always in there and they are friendly and knowledable. They are always available for questions, but they do not hover, annoy or make any hard sales.
Recently I have been extremely impressed with the quality of jewellery they are carrying as well. They have always had a large selection, but recently, the selection of more modern pieces have increased.
if you, or someone in your life has a love of natural stones, this is definately a magical place to check out.

I went to Earth Gems for the first time last week, and I will now be going on a regular basis. Just wish I had the budget to spend more money there =P
The selection is GIGANTIC! The prices are more than reasonable. The store is clean, and the walking space is clear and wide enough for several people at a time. The displays are well laid out, and the colours flow very well from one to the next.
These guys carry Reiki wands, loose stones (some as small as a penny, others as large as your torso), bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pre drilled stones to make your own jewellery, wind chimes, and in some corners even incense and other burners. Just to give you an idea if you have yet to visit this store.
Pricing, again is very reasonable. I was able to purchase magnetic hematite, goldstone and blue goldstone bracelets, as well as a pair of small amethyst studs for about $ 20. Naturally, the larger crystals can range up into the thousands, but something that large is rarely needed/​desired by your average shopper.
The service was what I look for when shopping. The owner (?) acknowledged our presence by greeting us, and left us to browse, but was able to provide us with information when requested it. Now, it was fairly busy when I was there, and it doesn’t seem like they have much for staff, so do be patient if you require assistance.
The overall atmosphere of the store is calm but lively. Make sure you’re ready to spend close to an hour for your first time visit, as there is tons to look at.
I personally highly recommend you check out this place, especially if you’re into crystal & energy based healing.
Live well, rest well, be well =)

I like big rocks and I cannot lie,
You other Earthlings can’t deny,
That when a gem shines bright with just an itty bitty light
And crystal formations in your sight
You get …
Ok, enough Sir Mix-​a-​lot. Today was my first go of Earth Gems. It’s over on 17^th Ave right next to Tubby Dog. I’d advise getting off your cell phone before you reach the top of the stairs. My mom had called just as we were parking, and so I was catching up with her a bit while I was perusing the rows of pretty rocks. I’m not entirely sure, but I think I got a very covert dirty look from the shop keeper at one point. In my defense, we kept it short. Anyway, once off the phone, I let myself be lulled into the quiet energy of the place. There was meditation-​esque music playing in the background and just a few other people perusing the aisles. I found a really big rock that’s supposed to stand for abundance and prosperity. It’s $ 340. But it’s so pretty! And who doesn’t want abundance? I’m sleeping on that purchase the very least. lol
At any rate, you’ll find bracelets already strung for you, some cool looking pendants that just need your favourite chain, and then all matter of precious rocks and gemstones, each with a descriptor.
So go on, get lost… in the gem store and look at all the pretty, shiny things!
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Being the rockhound I am i looked online at their site and decided to check it out… WOW…It is one cool place. I spent a good hour there and was fascinated with all the beautiful stones and jewelery etc. Its spacious, lots of variety and the propietor was helpful and friendly. Will definitely go back for more items…
Its got alot-​its educational, its healing, its just a wonderful place…

this place is incredible. i can easily spend over an hour browsing here, and i always end up spending way more than i mean to. that sounds kind of bad, but it’s really a ringing endorsement. the variety of stones represented here is astounding! small crystals, beads, polished and sculped pieces, salt lamps, giant geodes and minerals, and pieces set in jewellery. the staff are really sweet and non-​obtrusive (don’t hassle or hover over my friend and i when we spend a long time just looking).
this store is fn rad and i suggest you check it out.

For some unknown, profound reason, I had never visited Earth Gems until just recently. I didn’t even know that this store was located on 17^th Ave and let me tell you, all these years, it’s been my complete loss.
Earth Gems is AMAAAAZING!
They’ve got rocks, crystals, minerals, therapy stones, collector stones and even rare and exotic gem stones.
As Dinah G. mentions, the gentleman who works at this store is a real diamond in the rough (You didn’t expect me to resist that one did you???). He truly goes out of his way to ensure you find exactly what you’re looking for.
My only criticism of Earth Gems is of my own fault — I wish I had known it was around all these years.
It truly is a gem in our city (okay, okay, that’s the last one!). Definitely check it out.

Earth Gems has the largest gem inventory in western Canada; over 850 stones to be exact are represented here. Stones, crystals and minerals from all over the world, Jade from British Columbia and even some stone from Northern Alberta.
The gentleman working at the store was so personable and kind, he took the time to walk through the store highlights with me. He explained the value of a crystal and mineral depends on its rarity, he pointed at crystal encrusted geodes, some that came up to my navel, these can range from anywhere between 10 to 2500.
But for that extreme collector we went to his glass encased counter, here he said is where the true gems lie (pardon the pun). Rocks or meteors from above, so fascinating, a small one inch meteor was priced at $ 285, he said these are the rarest types of rocks on earth simply because they are not from earth. Many customers buy these for their collections and others swear to their ability in enabling them to out of body and astral travel. He placed it in my palm and off I flew.
He then showed me another beautiful bluish aquamarine stone that can be mined only in 1 square mile area on this planet in the Dominican Republic; I had a small half inch stone in my hand worth over 180 dollars.
On a more commercial scale, Earth Gems also carry gems set in sterling silver and gems strands for making your own jewellery. All in all a very large, well kept, and well organised establishment. Rock on Calgary!