A Healing Stone Store in NYC

From soothing selenite to clearing amethyst, there’s no shortage of crystals to help you feel your best. But the stones may have a lot more to offer than just their aesthetic beauty. Some are thought to have healing properties, while others represent the colors of the chakras or hold specific meaning. Whatever your beliefs, it’s important to start with an open mind when browsing these gems for their benefits — and a trust in your intuition. Once you’ve found your crystal muse, experts recommend soaking it in a bowl of water or leaving it outside to cleanse it of any negative energy it may have picked up on its journey.

In NYC, a few top-rated crystal, rock and mineral shops have found cult followings based on the ancient belief that these stones are both grounding and healing. Whether you’re a believer or just curious, these stores stock everything from agate skulls to gemstone prayer beads and have something for all budgets.

This Cobble Hill shop opened in 2017 and stocks a variety of crystals, gemstones and antique jewelry in-store and online. The site’s easy-to-use filters (including chakra, zodiac and birthstone) make it simple to find what you’re looking for. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, you can also book a reading with a spiritual healer or purchase a crystal kit with a white sage smudge stick and selenite mallet and amethyst and quartz tumble stones.

The shop’s online selection is extensive, ranging from raw crystals to tumbled and polished pieces. You can even get a customized necklace with a special name or word engraved on the pendant. The store also sells tarot decks and herbal tea infusers, as well as crystal-infused water bottles with a “gem pod” to promote wellness.

Many of the shop’s crystals are ethically sourced, with some coming from Africa and Botswana where founder Paul Wellhauser worked in human rights. This is a great option for those who want to support ethical mining and the fair wages that come with it. Reviews praise the intentional sourcing, transparency and reasonable prices on everything from tourmalines and garnets to natural citrine and Shangaan amethyst.

Founded by an avid collector in 2015, this boutique crystal store specializes in rare, semi-precious and exotic stones sourced from all over the world. You’ll find a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors, with the shop’s most popular stones including clear quartz and amethyst.

The website has a vast selection of crystals, minerals and fossils for sale, and you can also order custom-cut stones. The online catalogue includes a description of each crystal, along with its attributes and the associated energy. There’s also a blog featuring the latest crystal news and musings from its staff.

Some of the shop’s more unusual items include crystal skulls, agate geodes and a crystal mushroom that supposedly aids in relaxation. There are also agate slices, tiger’s eye stone pendants and rose-quartz crystals. The store’s bestselling item, however, is a crystal grid designed to balance and purify the home.