There’s no scarcity of jewelers, gem and mineral outlets, and treasured stone distributors in New Mexico, however the true “rock star” of the group is undoubtedly Taos Rockers. Conveniently positioned close to the plaza in downtown Taos, Taos Rockers’ welcoming storefront boasts three beautiful showrooms stuffed to the brim with minerals, fossils, jewels and metaphysical crystals from all over the world. The pleasant, skilled employees at Taos Rockers takes satisfaction in sourcing their museum-grade assortment from each continent besides Antarctica; nonetheless, the store’s specialty is the bounty of minerals discovered proper right here in New Mexico.
Since opening in 2008, co-owners Anne Brenner and Cortney Stewart have constructed their model on a uncommon mixture of professorial geologic data and shut consideration to the elusive, vibrational resonances of their merchandise and quirky clientele. After all, the therapeutic energy of crystals is a foundational New Age perception for good motive. Since historic instances, people have acknowledged the salutary, energetic properties of gem stones and quartzes. Within the Tantric custom, the totally different electromagnetic wavelengths made seen by these stones are stated to correspond to the physique’s seven chakras.
However you don’t should be a scholar of crystallography or Kundalini to understand the calming presence of a lovely agate polished geode, a neighborhood smoky quartz crystal, or a glittering chunk of amethyst on show within the excellent nook of your private home. Taos Rockers sells this stuff in quite a lot of sizes and qualities. Consistent with Cortney’s philosophy of what a rock store must be, all gadgets within the store are priced, and every specimen features a detailed description card. A purchase order from Taos Rockers won’t solely beautify your private home, however it could additionally assist stability and harmonize your life.
Stocking their showrooms with the very best high quality specimens from all over the world is the cornerstone of Anne and Cortney’s enterprise mannequin. As Anne studies, “We attend numerous gem and mineral reveals all through the area as patrons. We’ve been attending the Denver spring (April) and Denver fall (September) and Albuquerque (March) reveals since 2003, and the Tucson present since 2004.” As well as, Taos Rockers proudly sources their wares from family-owned mines and mineral sellers in Brazil, Peru, China, Australia, Germany, Madagascar, Morocco and the U.S.
Anne and Cortney’s choice to launch a web-based retailer in 2019 was prescient and well timed. When the pandemic took root in March 2020, their internet retailer was already ready to deal with the elevated circulation of site visitors brought on by the 83-day shutdown of their store. Though there is no such thing as a substitute for the tactile expertise of rock purchasing in-person, Taos Rockers’ complete web site is maybe the closest factor. Right here, guests will discover an array of gems, minerals, cabochons, ornamental carvings and discounted sale and clearance gadgets. As the vacations strategy, bear in mind Taos Rockers’ collection of books and one-of-a-kind present concepts, and make sure to join their beloved weekly publication by Martha Sykes, Taos Rockers’ resident reiki grasp (and former geology professor). The location additionally options an interesting archive of informational pages overlaying birthstones, crystal programs and geologic time scales. It’s simple to get misplaced in these articles, so don’t overlook concerning the treasures in your cart!
As anybody who has visited the shop can affirm, Taos Rockers’ employees clearly has absorbed the optimistic vitality inside. Longtime rocker Jesse Kline has over 30 years of accumulating expertise and is well known as an authority on southwestern geology. Whoever is working will fortunately information prospects to lifetime items. Anne and Cortney, each native Taoseños, look ahead to a vivid future in the neighborhood and emphasize the significance of treating prospects like family and friends.
229A Camino De La Placita, Taos
