Astro Gallery of Gems, Minerals and Fossils is a specialist rock shop, jewellery store and lapidary in New York, rather than Newcastle. That location is listed at 417 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, with the phone number (212) 889-9000. The supplied listings do not identify a Newcastle branch, so Newcastle readers should check the address carefully before planning a visit. The gallery has operated since 1961 and was founded by Julio Tanjeloff; it is now run by his grandson, Dennis Tanjeloff. The business focuses on one-of-a-kind, museum-quality specimens and says it has four galleries across the United States.
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Inside the collection, the emphasis is on minerals, fossils, meteorites and gemstones, with pieces ranging from small beaded bracelets to large display objects. Examples include xiphactinus fossils, a spinosaurus claw and leedsichthys, alongside polished malachite, quartz, onyx, petrified wood and selenite. The online catalogue also includes cut stones such as a 1,185.5-carat blue topaz from Brazil and a 307.5-carat amethyst from South Africa. For home décor, the 2025 Curated Home Decor collection lists items including gemstone trees, geodes, bowls, lamps, carved animals, fossil plates and a polished petrified wood side table. Smaller purchases include amethyst, black tourmaline, sodalite, green aventurine and clear quartz bracelets.
Prices cover a very wide range. Beaded bracelets are listed from A$25.95, while larger pieces reach several thousand dollars: a polished malachite lion carving is listed at A$1,908.95, a 27-pound citrine crystal point at A$17,350.95 and a 1,185.5-carat blue topaz at A$36,002.95. These are catalogue prices converted from the supplied euro listings, so it is sensible to confirm the current amount and currency before ordering. Online purchases over A$250 qualify for free shipping, and the stated return policy allows returns within 14 days, with cash refunds processed within two weeks or immediate store credit.
The New York shop’s listed hours are Monday to Friday, 11am–8pm, Saturday, 10am–8pm, and Sunday, 11am–7pm. As of Friday 21 August 2026, those hours and the New York address should be confirmed directly before travelling, especially if you are looking for a Newcastle location. The gallery’s Google Maps listing shows 4.6/5 from roughly 850 reviews, but that listing is also for New York, not Newcastle.
Published Date
21 August 2026
