Crossroads Treasures
Featuring unique gifts and collectibles including jewelry, rocks and gemstones, baskets and blankets, and Native American collectibles, Crossroads Treasures is located in Santa Ysabel, just a few miles outside of Julian, California.

Blankets, Baskets & Pottery: They carry beautiful woolen blankets with Native American & Mexican designs, and woven baskets modeled after Native American designs with Southwestern colors, suitable for everyday use or display in your home. They also have an extensive collection of pottery including Italian terracotta planters.

Jewelry: Featuring quality sterling silver and gemstones, Crossroads Treasures has a beautiful collection of gemstone jewelry and Native American jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, men's and women's rings, pendants and pins, and necklaces. Their Native American jewelry is made by Zuni and Navajo craftsmen from the Four Corners area of New Mexico/Arizona. They also have a great selection of Angel Pins made with birthstones.

Native American Collectibles & Replicas: Besides carrying Native American jewelry, Crossroads Treasures has a terrific collection of fetishes modeled after animals, insects, birds, reptiles, livestock and human figures, with each one carrying its own meaning depending of the tribe or culture from whence it came. They make meaningful gifts. Crossroads Treasures also carries replicas of Native American artifacts include peace pipes, bow and arrow sets, tomahawks, speaker staffs, dream catchers and more. They are made by Navajo artisans and Kumeyaay-Lakota craftsmen in the traditional style. 

Rocks, Gems & Minerals: Crossroads Treasures has a fascinating collection of rock, gem and mineral specimens that come from all over the world, along with fossils such as Trilobites and Ammonites, and petrified wood from Arizona and California. They carry the natural pink tourmaline faceted stones from the famous Himalaya Mine in Mesa Grande, which is located just a few miles form the shop, but is closed to the public. They also have an extensive selection of rock, gem and mineral books – the perfect gift for any rock hound!

Marilee’s Rock Hound Report
Marilee Strech, owner of Crossroads Treasures has been an avid rock hound for over 10 years, traveling the southwest in search of unique rock and gemstone finds. She features all of her special finds including and rock, gem and mineral specimens and jewelry, in her shop. Enjoy her articles on SouthwestBlend.com as and well as her interviews on SouthwestBlend.com’s radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’.

To listen to an interview with Marilee Strech from an excerpt from out Champagne Sundays online radio show, please double click on the Play button below.

Wiley's Well--the Perfect Desert Getaway: If you are looking for a place to go before the desert heats up and the rocks are too hot to pick up, the Wiley's Well area near Blythe, CA is just the place. Read more.

‘On My Knees in Search of Treasure’: Marilee talks about her experience at the Himalaya Tourmaline Mine in Mesa Grande, CA, and talks about tourmaline crystals. To read her article or to hear her interview on our radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’ – Click Here.

Marilee’s Rock Hound Report – Indian Flats Campground, a Great Destination’ - If you live in the San Diego area and like to collect local gems and minerals, Indian Flats is great for a day trip or for an overnight stay. It makes for a nice quiet weekend with some good hiking and solitude along with your rock hound experience. Read more.

Visit Crossroads Treasures and see their unique variety of gifts including Julian Jams, cactus and succulent plants, books, jewelry, Native American crafts, rocks and gems, baskets and blankets, pottery, and more!
Address: 21952 Hwy 79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070.
Tel: (760) 765-2530
Web: www.CrossroadsTreasures.biz