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Rare Earth Gallery In Cave Creek, AZ - "The 8th Wonder Of The World"
It's like Mother Nature opened her own art gallery and jammed every sparkly, dazzling crystal, mineral and gemstone in every size, shape and color imaginable into one place.
What You'll See At Rare Earth Gallery in Cave Creek, Arizona
Picture a 10-ton Earth Keeper crystal towering over you, sitting in a massive crystal quartz throne fit for royalty, or admiring a pair of fossilized mammoth tusks that are 30 thousand years old! It's definitely worth an hour or two to wander through this one-of-a-kind "rock shop meets natural history museum" filled with backlit gemstone art, exquisite mineral and crystal specimens home decor, and life-sized onyx garden statues of carved lizards, turtles, jaguars and fish. Talk about "statement pieces."
A Rock Hound & Gemstone Jewelry Lover's Paradise
You'll marvel at more than 200 running natural outdoor fountains on display or enjoy the experience of listening to the soothing tones of a sound bowl healing demonstration. For geology buffs or rockhounds, it’s pure bliss—sort through almost 20 bins of rough specimens, everything from rose quartz sold by the pound to Moroccan geodes you can crack open yourself and local Morenci mine copper ore.
A Must-See Destination In Arizona
Whether you're drawn to giant crystal clusters that feel like treasures from a fantasy novel, super-cool tables made out of Arizona petrified wood, or the 200 shelves of sparkly gemstone jewelry, this is the kind of place that leaves you wide-eyed, inspired, and maybe just a little bit tempted to redecorate your entire life.
Know Before You Go
The gallery is minutes from the north end of Phoenix. If you drive north on Cave Creek Road (a major cross street) or take a left where Scottsdale Road ends (another major thoroughfare) you easily arrive at the gallery. Super easy to find.
Cave Creek is a quaint cowboy town filled with unique shops, restaurants and bars. Nearby attractions include the massive Carefree Sundial or a moderate hike up the Black Mountain Trail. The town of Cave Creek has a rustic, old-time feel and visitors and locals love visiting on weekends for a fun, quirky getaway.