Lucky Stone

In a Word or Two:

Gift shop and jewelry store under one roof.

Overview

From the outside, Lucky Stone looks like every other knick-knack shop in the neighborhood, but don't let that deter you from entering. Just take two steps up and marvel at the brightly lit shelves of quartz crystals, and the glass cases filled with jewelry. The helpful staff makes it easy to leisurely browse the large array of sparkling goods.

The Goods:

Lucky Stone sells the usual Chinatown tourist souvenirs (red lanterns, bamboo plants, inexpensive pieces of jade, etc.), but within there is a whole world of semi-precious stones and crystals. The back wall is composed of shelves, with a mirrored back, to show off the myriad of crystal balls, crystal obelisks, and a variety of other crystalline shapes. The glass counters hold hundreds of pendants and earrings, which come in nearly every semi-precious stone available. Each type of stone is said to have healing powers with the ability to balance your chakra.