Add some solid style to your home with natural stones. And, while you're at it, pick out a gemstone for your finger.
Gemstones: Unusual jewelry pieces can be found among the collection at Sagestone Gallery. Sagestone Gallery, 112 N Main St, Sebastopol, (707) 827-6316, sagestonegallery.com
Clean, Natural Design: Among the many decorative pieces at Artefact Design & Salvage are these river rock soap dishes. Simple yet eye-catching, they are an easy way to bring nature inside. Artefact Design & Salvage, 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, (707) 933-0660, artefactdesignsalvage.com
Sphere of Design: Sagestone Gallery carries large-scale cuts of the planet's great works: stones, fossils and petrified woods. The gallery's stunning finds are substantial enough to be central pieces in an interior or landscape. This spherically-cut rock containing Jaspar comes from Utah. Sagestone Gallery, 112 N Main St, Sebastopol, (707) 827-6316, sagestonegallery.com
Luxe and Luminous: Lauren, salesperson at Sagestone, says the business "cherry picks" from the rarest and best grades of stone. Here's a smoky quartz perfect in its natural state: faceted, luminous and varied. Beautiful in a spot where light can shine through it. Sagestone Gallery, 112 N Main St, Sebastopol, (707) 827-6316, sagestonegallery.com
Good Vibes: “I’m grateful that I’m in this business,” says Kami, owner of Crystal Channels since 1989. The idea of selling crystal was the result of her ex-husband’s inspiration during meditation, and the business has grown from their garage to the flea market to a storefront. She describes her loyal customers as "awesome" and says she meets new customers in her Cleveland Avenue location everyday. Crystal Channels sells Mandala Wish Stones (pictured above), which are intricately designed and intended to be symbols of good thoughts. Crystal Channels, 1347 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, (707) 578-5683, crystalchannels.com, facebook.com
Pick Your Stone: With a great variety of pocket-sized specimens, Stones Throw in Cotati is a great spot for the metaphysically-minded to find the right rock. Proprietor Jasmine says there are books which tell you the properties of rocks, but she believes "whatever a person is drawn to is probably what they should go with regardless of the books." All of their stones come from local vendors, including former Uncarved Stone owner Pu Tzu, who sold his storefront business in Sebastopol to travel the world to find specimens. Stones Throw, 8278 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, (707) 242-6669, instagram.com
Feel the Love: "Rose Quartz," says Jasmine of Stones Throw, "connects with the heart chakra." These heart shaped rocks say love on many levels. Stones Throw, 8278 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, (707) 242-6669, instagram.com
Nature is the best designer of all, so bringing stones inside to decorate your home is a solid choice. Whether you choose the stunning decorative quality of a large piece or you hold onto smaller specimens hoping to experience the healing properties many believe stones possess, stones have a naturally powerful presence. Sonoma has some options to rock your shopping. Click through the above gallery for details.
