Order Minerals and Gemstones
To order specimens, please click the "Add to Cart" button located on the specific specimen page. This automatically sends us an order with information on that mineral specimen and any contact information you've provided. You'll also receive an e-mail confirmation with details on the specimen so you know we have received your message.
For quicker ordering, please create a log in (purple button in the top right corner) so your address and contact information is automatically filled in.
We do not collect payment until we have located the piece and confirmed condition. Occasionally specimens are packed to go to a show and inaccessible for a week or two, or they might be on loan to museums or specially curated exhibits. We don't want to charge you for pieces until they are actually available to ship.
If you have found pieces online that you would like to order, we are happy to arrange safe and reliable shipping or allow you to come by the gallery to pick up your specimens personally if you are in the area.
To order a specimen, please click on the "Add to Cart" button on the specimen page or gallery page and fill out the contact form. If you have additional questions about a specimen, please click on the "ask a question" link below the "order now" button on the specimen.
Once availability is confirmed and you provide a shipping address, we will contact you with a shipping estimate and arrange payment.
Shipping
For Monterey and Santa Cruz County locals: We are happy to offer local pickup if you would prefer to pick up your specimens in person. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a pickup.
Orders under $1000: Unless otherwise requested, orders under $1000 will be shipped via INSURED USPS PRIORITY MAIL with signature confirmation. Delivery usually takes 2-5 business days.
Orders over $1000: We will ship via FEDEX EXPRESS, unless otherwise requested. This method typically delivers in 2-3 days to the contiguous US. We cannot ship orders over $1000 to a P.O. Box address.
Please note: To help customers save on shipping costs, we calculate rates on a per-order basis. Shipping rates vary based on destination and weight. We ship signature required unless other arrangements are made. Heavier specimens or packages will incur higher charges depending on weight and size. We are also happy to work with you if you would prefer FedEx or Express Mail.
Since we ship signature required, packages can be re-routed to USPS facilities if clients are not home to receive them. If packages are returned to us due to client failure to retrieve packages from postal centers, clients will be responsible for paying shipping fees to resend the item.
We do not offer International Shipping at this time