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The Story of Zen Stones
The vision behind Zen Stones began with a simple yet heartfelt idea: to craft jewelry infused with meaning and natural beauty. It started with bracelets made from genuine stones such as Amethyst, Turquoise, and Mother of Pearl, pieces created first for my personal collection and later for family and friends who were drawn to their charm and energy.
In 2019, the dream evolved into something greater with the opening of our first shop in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Our mission was to offer crystals and jewelry not just as adornments but as tools for healing, balance, and energy restoration. At the time, I was married to an acupuncturist deeply knowledgeable in stone medicine and the therapeutic use of crystals, a partnership that beautifully complemented and strengthened the vision behind Zen Stones.
Nearly six years later, that dream continues to flourish, grounded in the same passion for authenticity, energy, and the quiet power of nature's gems.
Each crystal at Zen Stones carries its own story, a journey from deep within the Earth to your hands. Every piece is carefully chosen for its unique energy and purpose, ensuring that what you bring home isn’t just beautiful, but meaningful. Our goal is to create an experience that inspires mindfulness, grounding, and connection to the natural world.
Beyond jewelry, Zen Stones is a place of reflection. Whether someone visits to find a gift, explore energy healing, or simply take a quiet moment for themselves, the shop serves as a reminder that harmony begins within. Through our work, we hope to share not only the beauty of nature’s stones but also the peace they help awaken in those who seek them.
About the owner
Dora Rosario
Why Zen Stones?
“Zen Stones” embodies the essence of meditation and intuition. A sanctuary of peace, balance, and calm energy. Every visit to our shop invites the customer into an atmosphere of serenity, where each crystal and piece of jewelry reflects harmony, mindfulness, and inner renewal.
What's your favorite crystal and why?
Tourmaline has always been one of my most cherished stones, admired in all its colors and forms: black, rainbow, watermelon, pink, green, or even Tourmaline in quartz, whether polished or raw. Its vibrant energy and extraordinary properties make it one of the most powerful and protective crystals in the mineral kingdom, a true guardian of balance and spiritual strength.
What's your must have crystals recommendation?
The true purpose of crystals is to help release energies that do not belong to us, restoring balance and clarity to the spirit. I often recommend Amethyst for absorbing negativity, Clear Quartz for transforming that energy into positivity, Rose Quartz for fostering calm and emotional clarity, and Black Tourmaline or Black Obsidian for powerful protection. Together, these form one of the most potent and harmonious energy combinations in crystal healing.
Our Intention
At Zen Stones, our intention is to offer gentle guidance and support to each customer in discovering the crystals that best align with their personal journey. We aim to help individuals find the stones that may assist in easing emotional challenges, clearing energetic blockages, and restoring inner balance. Every experience is approached with care and mindfulness, and seeing a customer's genuine smile as they connect with their chosen crystal is the greatest fulfillment of our work.
“When we align our intentions with the quiet wisdom of the earth, every step forward becomes not just progress, but remembrance of who we truly are.”
~Dora Rosario