on the side streets of new york

Rock Star Crystals — 146 West 26th StreetMany years ago, partners Walter Streng, a former school teacher, and Dennis Piunno shared a deep love for Brazil. They took every opportunity they could find to travel there frequently, always collecting crystals that appealed to them. They decided to turn their budding interest into something more. Fast forward some thirty years, as Walter and Dennis jet-set to Brazil on a continuous basis to collect their goods: crystals, rocks, gems, and precious stones.

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