Jay's Crystal Bonanza 1024 Highway 270 East, Mount Ida, AR 71957

"WHAT. AN. AMAZING. PLACE. I’ve never been into an establishment where the owner was not only very kind but VERY informative and eager to entertain while teaching.. all while making you feel comfortable! I will most certainly be back again, and AGAIN. I bought several goodies while in store. But my FAVORITE was the geode I purchased and Jay cut open in front of me! Then for him to show me how it is reactive to the UV light as well as being just absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful experience, we will surely be back. -Your Texas Friends ❤️"

"While most shops battened down hatches for New Year's Eve, Jay's Crystal Bonanza gleamed like a hidden emerald amidst the holiday revelry. Stepping inside was like entering a secret museum, with Jay himself the enthusiastic curator. His encyclopedic knowledge of rocks, minerals, and fossils surpassed mere salesmanship; he lit up specimens with black lights, revealing hidden fluorescent worlds, and regaled us with tales of their origins – from remote quarries to ancient seabeds. This wasn't just a purchase; it was an immersive learning experience, each trinket imbued with a unique geological narrative. Before leaving, Jay, the consummate guide, even unearthed hidden gem-hunting locales, one conveniently closer to home. If you're in the vicinity, bypass the generic souvenir shops and seek out this genuine treasure trove. You won't leave empty-handed, or empty-headed."

"It's one of the most incredible rock collections I've seen not at a trade show. Items from all over the globe from Madagascar to Arkansas. This is a true Gem we have here in our little section of the world. The owner is knowledgeable and friendly. We stayed and had a chat for half an hour after we picked out a wonderful selection of rocks ores and minerals."

"Amazing spur of the moment, stop! Incredible quality of stones and an amazing amount of stones were found in one bucket! The owner was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the local and surrounding areas. He even cut my daughter's geode for her!!!!! Loved the place!!!"

"One of the best rock shops we have ever been to and we have been to a lot of shops. The owner knows about everything in the area and is great to chat with. His shop is fun because he has neat little displays set up with labels and he hopes people ask him questions so he can explain them. He also grows his own Crystals and they are super cool. He will also show you how he does it if you ask. We will never go past here again with out stopping."