About Us
Welcome to River Walkers Minerals—where Earth’s rarest stories are brought to light, one specimen at a time.
Founded by Nesta (aka Jess) in 2023, River Walkers Minerals is the result of a lifelong love affair with the natural world. Nesta’s journey began at just seven years old, digging up real dinosaur fossils in Montana alongside professional paleontologists. (She even made it into a science magazine for uncovering a T. Rex tooth.) Summers during her childhood were spent combing Michigan’s northern shores for Petoskey stones and other natural treasures.
That spark never left. Over the past 25 years, Nesta has gone from backyard fossil hunter to trusted curator—hand-selecting extraordinary minerals, fossils, and artifacts from around the world. Every piece on this website has been personally sourced through ethical, reputable suppliers and examined with a keen collector’s eye for quality, integrity, and geological wonder.
River Walkers Minerals is built on trust, transparency, and awe.
We never carry lab-grown, dyed, or altered specimens—only naturally formed pieces, with the occasional polished gem that’s just too special to pass up (and always clearly noted).
About our logo: The Yin-Yang symbol has always held deep meaning for me, which is why I chose to weave it into the River Walkers Minerals logo. As a family of Libras, balance is the foundation of how we see and move through life. The Yin-Yang perfectly mirrors that philosophy—reminding us that light and dark, strength and softness, expansion and rest all coexist in harmony. Just as every mineral forms through a delicate balance of forces within the Earth, we believe our lives, too, are shaped by the interplay of opposites working together. For me, this symbol represents alignment, equilibrium, and the beauty that emerges when everything finds its rightful place. -Nesta
Nesta and her husband, Poet, also travel and work at in-person shows—check our Upcoming Events page to see where we’ll be next!
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey, you’re invited to discover Earth’s beauty with us. This is more than a shop—it’s a lifelong passion. And it’s only just beginning.
Let customers speak for us
I got both my pieces via story sale through Nesta. She is literally the sweetest person and has gorgeous minerals!
Excellent seller! Beautifully packed. Packed well. Beautiful minerals! Highly recommend !! 🖤
I’ve been looking for a statement in this material, and I definitely found it! Such a beautiful piece with such a unique mix of materials that I’ve never seen together before. To my surprise, each piece of fluorite is coated in gold sparkly pyrite. It also has calcite and quartz inclusions. I love how it came with the locality card. Highly recommended to anyone who has never shopped here before. I will be back! 😊🫶🏻 (or if this is for the lightning strike court piece, I am just as happy! Another unique find, my first in this material. 🤍
Jessica always has the most stunning pieces and provides professional and attentive customer service. I have never been disappointed in any purchases from her - I am always blown away and constantly tempted to order more because everything she carefully curates is absolutely beautiful!!
Every single piece I have ordered from River Walkers Minerals has been even better in person than the photos. Not to mention they take the time to package everything so it arrives with no damage. I will continue to order from them.
I recently received my first order from River Walker Minerals and it’s nothing short of beautiful. The customer service is fantastic and they shipped fast and the order was packed so well. Thank you for a wonderful order and will be ordering again.
If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would. I am beyond impressed with the piece that I purchased and with the communication. This is the smoothest and easiest crystal transaction I’ve ever had. Jessica is seriously such a lovely person! The crystal beyond exceeded my expectations and was packaged extremely well! Super safe packaging, the piece got to me perfectly! And for being as heavy it was, absolutely perfect! The pricing is extremely reasonable for the quality you receive. Overall I’m beyond impressed and she now has a lifelong customer and friend. Thank you so much! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am a repeat customer from River Walker Minerals and will continue to purchase! Every single crystal I have bought from her is ✨EXACTLY✨ as described! I’ve bought crystals from other places- and the colors have sometimes been way off. I get it. It can happen. Cameras and phone screens can do funny things! That stated, River Walker Minerals seemingly is able to take the most accurate photos and videos that really detail what you are purchasing! This is a trusted seller and I have recommended her to others as well! I love that she knew the entire background story of the crystal that I most recently purchased. I know exactly where it came from and even what tribe mined it! I love how she sources ethically! Not only that- she is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and not just ‘another seller.’ Her finds are true once in a lifetimes gems 💎
I absolutely love my piece! I received it quickly and it was packaged perfectly. Far exceeded my expectations, thank you so much!
A very solid, calming energy. I’ve never seen anything quite like this — I could look at it all day and keep finding new things.
The gift recipient loved it. I thought it was a beautiful piece. Thanks.
We received wonderful customer service! Quick response time, great packaging, beautiful mineral specimen. Jessica even went above and beyond, out of her way to accommodate special shipping needs for us. Even included small gifts in our package. She seems to be a very kind hearted business owner whom I look forward to supporting and buying from again in the near future! Thanks River Walker Minerals!
This piece is absolutely breathtaking! It arrived carefully packed and in perfect condition. Customer service is fast and friendly. Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
Words cannot begin to describe how gorgeous this pink lithium quartz piece is. She is now a centerpiece in our living room. The quality is incredible and she arrived quickly, packaged perfectly. Thank you for bringing these rare beauties to us!
