Stones chosen slowly, offered honestly
Cedar Rain Stone is a boutique on Staten Island carrying mineral specimens, decorative stone objects, and…
We have been choosing stones with the same unhurried attention since 1995, and we have never once rushed a sale.
What we offer
Recent writing
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How to read a mineral specimen label before you buy
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What actually makes a mineral specimen valuable to collectors
People ask Joseph this question regularly, usually while holding a piece and trying to decide…
"Joseph Ingham opened Cedar Rain Stone in 1995 after spending several years sourcing decorative stone and mineral specimens through estate sales and private collections across the American Southwest. He runs the shop himself, handling every acquisition, display arrangement, and client conversation personally. His approach to buying is slow and selective: he travels to source regions two or three times a year and returns with pieces he can speak to in detail. The shop on Staten Island reflects that same unhurried standard."
Common questions
Do you sell online or ship pieces?
The shop does not have an online store or a live catalog. Joseph prefers that pieces be seen in person before a purchase. Photographs rarely capture the weight, translucency, or surface quality of stone accurately. For clients who cannot visit, he will sometimes arrange a video call to show a specific piece, but shipping is handled case by case and only for clients he has spoken with directly.
Is parking available near the shop?
There is street parking on the block and a small municipal lot about a two-minute walk away. The shop is also accessible by the Staten Island Railway. The nearest station is a short walk. Joseph can give specific directions when you contact him ahead of a visit.