Kathy W.
9/17/2025
Widest selection of minerals I have ever seen, along with knowledgable and helpful staff. Located in extremely unsafe neighborhood, but they have a small adjacent parking lot that they monitor...
Southwestern Minerals
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7008 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Southwestern Minerals, a family-owned and operated business established in 1969, offers a wide assortment of gold and silver findings, lapidary equipment, gemstone carvings, and various jewelry supplies. Founded by Gary and Priscilla Young, the shop has evolved from selling collections out of their car to a well-respected storefront on Central Ave in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
With more than five decades of experience, Southwestern Minerals prides itself on its extensive knowledge of gems, minerals, and jewelry making, which has been passed down through the family. The dedicated team, including their daughter Melisa, son-in-law Micheal, and grandson Jason, is committed to providing exceptional customer service and fostering a passion for the mineral and gem community.
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4.013 reviewsRose G.
6/4/2025
False advertising and no store hrs. Not open for business and won't even look at what you have or answer any questions you may have about the merchandise they sale or buy and trade. Very...
Ali K.
12/14/2023
Prices are good but location not. They probably thought I was a criminal. Kept asking me like 5 times during my 10 minutes I was there if I "needed help" when I was browsing at the fossils and...
Suzanne P.
12/3/2022
so i just moved to albuquerque and on a mission to find a place to indulge in my crystal obsession...finding southwestern minerals was the right spot to go! large selection for collectors,...
Jessica S.
12/5/2021
Come with time! I could not believe the amazing selection here! This place has everything! Beads, findings, jewelry, rough stones, cut stones.... Really everything you could possibly imagine when...
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