On Display

Underneath Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, past the showroom of gems, minerals, and fossils worth tens of thousands of dollars, through a locked door, down some stairs, behind a half-foot-thick steel vault door, lies Astro Gallery of Gems' crown jewels....

JCK Magazine takes a look inside our world flagship store on 5th Avenue, the culmination of over 50 years of family owned business: Over the years the eclectic shop’s been a favorite of interior designers and celebrities including John Lennon, Salvador Dalí, and Shirley MacLaine. The store’s curators and scientists have advised on major collections for private individuals and museums. And since 2009, the company’s hosted a gem and mineral shop-in-shop for kids inside FAO Schwarz on Fifth Avenue. 

“Astro Gallery has been a true vanguard of the mineralogical industry since its start 54 years ago,” said Dennis Tanjeloff, president and CEO of Astro Gallery of Gems, in a statement. “We are thrilled to introduce new generations of both native New Yorkers and tourists alike to the wonders of natural history through our impressive collection.”

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Astro Gallery of Gems President and CEO Dennis Tanjeloff was recently interviewed by New York Business Journal about the company, its history, and why Astro is poised for even more growth this coming year!

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Astro Gallery was featured on Examiner.com today in a great writeup of the store, our history, and why it's the perfect place to find unique holiday gifts! "Astro Gallery of Gems is more than a mere store. The 55 year old business is a total experience to enjoy and take in. Astro Gallery is world renowned for its famous minerals, gems, meteorites and dinosaurs. Recently Astro relocated to a sparkling new flagship 10,000 square foot showroom location in on the famed Fifth Avenue in New York City open to delight browsers, and those searching for unique mineralogical finds to dress the decor."

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