-
February 2024 by Ash B.
I love the Stone Room! It has a great selection of crystals and stones at very fair prices. They also have a fantastic assortment of gemstone beads. Tenzin is always delightful and knowledgeable to work with. I have picked up some great stones here, and I know they are sourced in the best way possible via Tashi's travels and direct relationships with suppliers in each country. Most crystal stores that buy from gem shows and have no idea where their products are coming from, so I feel far better about buying from The Stone Room.
-
February 2024 by Chris Miller
Super nice people and great shop. I don't normally get these kinds of things, but my kids loved it and the service was great so we got a couple items. Recommended!
-
February 2024 by Dirk S.
A marvelous sanctuary to visit, wander within and feel vibratory brilliance. And if crystal vibes are not your thing, the visual splendor of nature's marvels will captivate your eyes! The owners are wonderful people, deeply spiritual and very knowledgeable about all things stone and crystal. Recently they hosted Tibetan Buddhist Monks to create a sand mandala in their warehouse, spending a week in creation. We were invited to witness both the creation of the Mandala and ultimately the ceremony of blessing and removal wherein each participant received a small bag of the sand to bring home for our own house blessing. To witness so close the creation and this ceremony up close is quite a rare treat. If interested ask about their connection to the greater Tibetan Buddhist community.
-
February 2024 by Gym Shaman
Amazing, great vibes kinda place. The selection is top quality, and the owners are very kind people with great knowledge on crystals and where they come from.
-
January 2024 by Erik J.
Wild experience in the stone room. So many stones, gems, minerals from around the globe - the variety is insane. Items from $1- 10,000. Shops like this always make me question whether it is ethically sourced from the parent country. The owners are incredibly friendly and talkative but be prepared to be followed around everywhere and scrutinized since the thieves have ruined it for everyone.
-
January 2024 by Jade J.
I happened to stop by the Stone Room and was welcomed by the owner (later, I learned her name is Tenzin). More than just customer service, I sensed a very calm and kind presence from her. While I was mesmerized by the collection, she gave me helpful guidance about the stones in relation to each chakra, which led to a more enjoyable conversation, later joined by her husband, whose energy was very much similar to Tenzin. They shared with me about the upcoming event, Sand Mandala, which I find fascinating. I really enjoyed talking with them so much that I was there almost an hour. I found a beautiful blue stone that spoke to me and got myself a gift for 2024. I felt very touched to realize that they sell more than healing stones and do so much more for the community they are part of, which made me want to support the local business even more going forward.
-
January 2024 by valeria Martinez
Have been crystal shopping here since 2020 <333 amazing people
-
September 2023 by Susan T.
I love going to the Stone Room when I'm looking for a nice gift. Every time I go there I'm greeted by the owner who's kindness radiates. She offers info on the qualities of the various stones that I may be inquiring about. I recommend going to visit the shop and support a wonderful small business! Tashi Delay!
-
September 2023 by Tina H.
great selection of crystals and really helpful and knowledgeable owners, good prices too, definitely recommend
-
August 2023 by Susan L.
This is a small store with lots of beautiful crystals, stones, rocks and jewelry. The owner is very nice. If you buy a stretchy bracelet and it's too big, she will restring it to fit your wrist at no additional cost. I bought three bracelets and she restrung them to fit while I wait for a few minutes.
-
July 2023 by 9Amonet
Awesome stone shop. Beautiful crystals! The customer service is amazing.
-
July 2023 by D K.
This place is very small but very amazing! The woman who works there is so very nice and has excellent knowledgeable of all the stones that she carries. She even gift wrapped the gift that I purchased. I would definitely give this place 2 thumbs up!!
-
June 2023 by Maggie Bauer
Absolutely beautiful stones of every color and type. Highly recommend
-
June 2023 by AnnaMay Wong
I have been a loyal customer of Stone Room since they first opened. A humble friendly store owner with and very big selection of stones. I am always happy with my experience of shopping there. Consistency, honesty, expertise in gemology, and exceptional customer service. She even makes customized necklaces for me. I have great enjoyment and many compliments when I wear her custom designed necklaces. They have the best selection of always new inventory, best prices, best customer service and best expertise in gemology. I'm not surprised they have 5 stars?
-
June 2023 by Cliff L.
I have visited many of the crystal shops around the Bay Area, but none have gravitationally pulled me in like Stone Room has. I started visiting Stone Room 2 back in December 2022, but the Stone Room in Albany has been the store that I frequent the most. Majority of my crystals have come from them, and I am very thankful for their wisdom and their beautiful stones that come from all over the globe. All of the crystals that you see in this shop are hand-selected and brought back from various states and countries. It's seldom that you find places that have both highly knowledgeable people that are able to answer questions and fulfill your metaphysical needs while also maintaining the correct ambience for the crystals themselves. As you walk into this little shop, you are immediately swept away by the beautiful and harmonious energies that the crystals emit openly with calming, meditative music gently playing in the background. All around you nestled on glass and wooden shelves and along the floor in various containers are crystals of bountiful shapes, sizes, colors, and vibrational frequencies. Unlike other crystal shops that place descriptions for each crystal, majority of the crystals at Stone Room will simply have the name, and potentially its state/country of origin. Their sister store Stone Room 2, being the larger store, will have descriptions, but that is partially because they tend to get a bit busier being next to Berkeley City College, UC Berkeley up the street, and location-wise being in the heart of Berkeley on University. This shop is a bit small, and can only house a select few people at a time, but the crystals within are hidden gems themselves. Aside from raw, tumbled, and variously shaped stones, the shop also offers books (metaphysical/spiritual-oriented, crystal information etc), tarot, pendulums, sage, palo santo, candles, and a plethora of jewelry options (rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.) I suggest that if you are looking for jewelry, books, or pendulums specifically to check out Stone Room 2, as their store is bigger and they house a larger selection of those items. However, Stone Room does carry them as well, just not as copious. At Stone Room, you will often be met by Tenzin, who practically has an encyclopedia of knowledge within her mind. Any questions you have about any of the crystals within her shop will be answered diligently and informatively. She has definitely been one of my biggest resources in developing my spiritual growth and intuitiveness within my own personal life. I have positively grown so much over the last 6 months that I have been working with her and her husband Tashi and I am forever grateful for any wisdom, knowledge, and most of all, crystals for my own practice. I am unapologetically one of their frequent customers for the sole reason that they are my strongest resource for my own spiritual development through these wonderful stones, and they always have what I need when I arrive. Did I mention that I have only been visiting these shops for 6 months? I have had this conversation with Tashi, Tenzin's husband, and it honestly feels much longer than that. As if I have known them and have been working with them for years now. Their generosity, hospitality, and willingness to assist you are always present, and it is apparent that they want to aid you in however way they can to help pave the way for you and your personal journey through this life. I always leave this shop feeling refreshed, revitalized, and at peace. Whether you are drawn to the beauty of these minerals and stones that emerge from our earth, are tapping into your third eye, are wanting to balance your chakras, or have any other metaphysical or spiritual endeavors that need to be nurtured, Stone Room is by far one of the best crystal shops in the East Bay with knowledgeable owners that will tend to your needs.
