Nevada Mineral & Book Company

4.7
153 reviews

About

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Nevada Mineral & Book Company is a unique shopping experience for those who are interested in geology, minerals, gems and natural history. We have one of the largest selections of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and earth science publications and maps in the United States. We acquire our mineral and fossil specimens from sources worldwide, and buy many of our gems from master gem cutters and major international gem dealers. We select unique and authentic items with known provenance, so you can be confident that you are getting the best quality and price. If you are interested in publications on geology, mineralogy, paleontology, gemology, mining and mining history, we have one of the most extensive inventories in North America. We specialize in colored gemstones, common and rare. Whether you are looking for an amethyst or a benitoite, we either have it in stock, or can get it quickly from our network of master gem cutters and gem dealers worldwide. We have our own goldsmiths, gem cutters and jewelry designer, so we can create virtually any type of jewelry, in silver , gold or platinum. We also size rings, do repairs and replace lost or damaged gemstones. Additionally, we can modify your existing jewelry, from replacing the head to accommodate a larger gem, to converting a brooch to a pendant. Stop in or call us to schedule a jewelry or gemstone consultation. We have a large inventory of gemstones, many of which are cut to ideal weight and proportions, meaning you get a bright, lively gemstone, and don't pay more than you have to for it.

Location

Nevada Mineral & Book Company
342 S Tustin St, Orange, CA
92866, United States

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  • EG
    Ethan Goudie
    Aug 2, 2025
    5.0
    I go here to fulfill the ancient used book store custom of perusing books and pestering the respectable older man who owns the place with questions while he obviously has other important business to attend to. Despite my annoying efforts he was very gracious and kind. If his business can withstand the Amazon overthrowing of America then there is still hope.
  • AH
    Alexander Hloderwski
    Mar 10, 2025
    5.0
    very good shop to buy books from
  • JR
    Josh R
    Dec 31, 2024
    5.0
    Wonderful owners! You can get lost in the amount of specimens! Give yourself some time to take it all in.
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    Robert Sills
    Nov 29, 2019
    5.0
    TLDR I visited first time today and it was great. Friendly shop keeper, beautiful arrangements, nice atmosphere. Long story, I been hearing so many people on podcasts I listen to talking about crystals. Today at the mall I saw a neat little shop and checked it out but it felt a little too commercial, so I google maps searched “crystals”. Nevada M&B was neat by I stopped by. I first went in to the wrong shop cuz I read the signs wrong. Then I was about to leave because I didn’t see the place. Then two cute young ladies were chatting up by the store fronts and walked into a door a little further from me. I wondered, then I walked up to look, and sure enough that was the place. So that was enough of a sign that I was at the right place. 10/10 will return.
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    Joanna O
    Nov 11, 2016
    5.0
    Fantastic store! I can browse here for hours. Reasonable prices and beautiful pieces. Tucked away in the corner of the center, but much bigger inside.