Purple Tornado rocks & antiques
Address
11309 Renton Issaquah Rd SE, Issaquah, Washington, 98027
Phone
+1 425-761-6936Website
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Purple Tornado Rocks & Antiques is a charming antique store located in Issaquah, Washington. The store is known for its "awesome rocks at super reasonable prices" and "amazing collection of small antiques and trinkets." Reviewers describe the inventory as a "great collection of many different gems and trinkets" with "so many trinkets, lots of historical pretty things." The owner, John, is praised as being "extremely welcoming and knowledgeable," with one customer noting that he "shared many interesting stories about the items."
Customers consistently highlight the personal connection they feel when visiting the store. As one reviewer shared, "The shop owner was very kind and shared many interesting stories about the items, though I wish my English were better so I could learn even more." Another stated, "John the Shop owner was more than wonderful and honestly a great person. He treated my girlfriend and I as if we were everyday customers, even threw in an extra gem/crystal after a wonderful talk with him."
In addition to the antiques and gems, the store also features handmade jewelry crafted by the owners. As one customer described, "The owner is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable :) I bought a pendant necklace and a raw crystal that I really love. It feels like fate led me here—I had passed by several times, always drawn to this place, and today I finally stepped inside."
Overall, Purple Tornado Rocks & Antiques is praised by customers as a charming, one-of-a-kind shop with a warm, personal atmosphere and a unique selection of antiques, gems, and handmade jewelry. As one reviewer summarized, "This shop is amazing, the man John working there that owns the shop is the sweetest and so informative. Recommend this place to anyone!!"
50 reviews
Sean Wagner
Awesome rocks at super reasonable price.
Cortney Ring
Amazing collection of small antiques and trinkets! John was super kind and helped me find the perfect gift that I was searching for. I could spend hours browsing the aisles here!
Anna Degtyar
Great collection of many different gems and trinkets. The owner is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable :)
Sofia
Such a great owner with so many trinkets , lots of historical pretty things
shen jiaqi
I visited a charming antique shop with a rich history. The shop owner was very kind and shared many interesting stories about the items, though I wish my English were better so I could learn even more. I bought a pendant necklace and a raw crystal that I really love. It feels like fate led me here—I had passed by several times, always drawn to this place, and today I finally stepped inside. Trust me, this shop is worth your time!
Jennifer Cantu
Taking back roads to enjoy the drive and the scenery. Decided to stop in and wander through the house and yard in search of treasures. Found a few! I enjoyed chatting with John and his wife. They have so many things tucked in places so make sure to take your time!
alberto lara
Great little shop with all sorts of genuine and unique antiques. John the Shop owner was more than wonderful and honestly a great person. He treated my girlfriend and I as if we were everyday customers, even threw in an extra gem/ crystal after a wonderful talk with him. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for super unique antiques and hand made jewelry
Natalie Kuhnau
This shop is amazing, the man John working there that owns the shop is the sweetest and so informative. Recommend this place to anyone!! Got the prettiest opal from him. Definitely going back there soon!!
Kathryn Pearson
I had a delightful experience buying a ring here today! The owner was really knowledgeable - he makes beautiful things! And his wife was really nice too. I read a few of the one star reviews and just wanted to mention that they’re all silliness! Shopping as a gal by myself I felt comfortable and relaxed looking around his shop while he worked on a project. If you’re looking for a cool gift or a new piece of jewelry this is a fun place to stop, especially if you’ve been driving by on your commute and haven’t stopped in. Plus it’s so wonderful to support a local craftsman/artist, I’m not sure which he’d prefer to be called. My ring is so gorgeous and well made I say he’s both! :)
cat dewater
I absolutely love this place! The owners are so lovely and knowledgeable. Its a great place to go to on a rainy day when you can the rocks true colors come out. The antique store is packed with really cool stuff, including the really great jewelry that they make themselves. I definitely would recommend to any rock/gem lovers out there.
Thank you so much, Cat! We love what we do! Hope to see you again this summer!