Gary just got back from a buying trip31-Mar-2011

Gary just got back from a buying trip to Arizona in February…loads of orange calcite, bea..

It’s spring!31-Mar-2011

It’s spring! Inspiration is flowing in the Kickapoo valley and our local artists are refre..

Many new mineral specimens31-Mar-2011

Many new mineral specimens from a new collection…sphalerite, calcites, azurite/malachite,..

Viroqua Rock & Gem Show31-Mar-2011

MARK YOUR CALENDERS! This year’s event is planned for Saturday, June 4th 10am -5p..

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Welcome to Gary's Rock Shop!

We specialize in metaphysical crystals, mineral specimens, fossils, lapidary equipment, tools & supplies. We carry local rock and fossil specimens from the Midwest (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa) as well as from other parts of the world.
 
In addition, our customers are guaranteed to find unique gifts from around the world, such as stone carvings, chess sets, lamps, book ends, wind chimes and more. We also carry Fair-Trade and earth-friendly gifts. 

Gary’s Rock Shop also has a wonderful collection of jewelry for all tastes: 

    • Authentic Native American Jewelry...including bracelets, earrings and necklaces. 
    • Baltic Amber...rough chunks with insects, gem grade and amber jewelry. 
    • Western Bolos & Belt Buckles 
    • Contemporary Rings, Earrings, Necklaces & Bracelets 
    • Handmade Pendants, Earrings, Necklaces, Art and Gifts by local Wisconsin artists 
You will also find resources, books, and kits for crystal healing, rockhounding, geology and children! We also have hands-on learning activities for kids! 

Visit the rockshop blog at
www.garysrockshop.blogspot.com 

CLASSES & EVENTS: 

Ongoing Lapidary Classes with Gary call or email for details.
Free downloadable Stone Tumbling and Lapidary Tips here: 

Lapidary Instructions and Tips Lapidary Instructions and Tips (77 KB)



Viroqua's Annual Rock & Gem Show is scheduled for the first weekend in June every year...visit the rockshop blog (see link above) for more information as we get closer to the big event! This year's event will be June 4th & 5th in the Viroqua High School Gymnasium.

Viroqua Rock and Gem Show Viroqua Rock and Gem Show (247 KB)


 
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SERVICES: 

Gary and Rockshop Staff is available to schools, scouts and other groups for geology and rockhounding talks at our location or yours!

Custom orders are accepted by many of our consignment artists. We are happy to create that one of a kind jewelry item you have been searching for!

Custom sawing and stone cutting, tumbling, polishing, stone-setting, jewelry repair and more! Contact us with your next project!