Minerals Unlimited

Recommended by a co-​worker, I stopped by here passing through for work today. By far, Minerals Unlimited is the COOLEST place I’ve been to in a very long time. The proprietor is super nice and she even makes jewelry that she sells at a very reasonable price — her wire wrapped pendants are pretty spectacular. Being a natural science geek (biologist for a living) I got a lovely specimen for a darn good price. If you’re in the area or off the ¹⁴⁄₁₇₈ you gotta stop by and check this place out. You will not be disappointed and will most likely leave with a new, unique treasure!

This is one of the most unique stores in Ridgecrest. The proprietor is named Wendi, but she goes by Ace, a second generation owner of Minerals Unlimited.
I stopped by this little «gem» (no pun intended) just to have a look, and I happened to be in there with a very passionate customer who left with a whole box of minerals to use in his own collection. Anyone who have been to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC’s mineral and enjoyed it will certainly spend a while browsing the drawers in here.
The front door opens up to the warehouse, so just walk right through to the end which is the gift shop. Ace makes jewelry by hand, and also takes custom orders. I left with a bunch of fossil shark teeth and a brachiopod (a thing that looks like a clam but isn’t even closely related) from the Paleozoic.
I’ll be back soon!