Burnie's Rock Shop

Burnie's Rock Shop www.burniesrockshop.com Burnie's Rock Shop is a family owned store that was started by Burnell "Burnie" Franke in 1962.
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We specialize in colored gemstones, minerals, fossils, meteorites, stone beads, decor items and natural gifts from the Earth. We do custom jewelry, beading and lapidary work as well as repair jewelry in gold, silver and various metals, re-cut stones and restring beads. Please continue bringing your repair items to this location, since our new location, Burnie's on Park, cannot accept your items for repair.

05/31/2026

Sunday Staff Picks are back and this week it’s our favorite slabs. Slabs can be used as decor or for making cabochon jewelry.

Today’s picks are:

Dylan: Agate chime
Dale: Tiffany Stone
Rae: Rainbow Fluorite
Josh: Prehenite Pair

Slabs are mainly at our Johnson Street location. Our lapidary is able to cut these to make something to set into jewelry or polish a side for display.

05/30/2026

New ancient roman glass jewelry is available at Burnie's Rock Shop! These fragments are from glass vessels that were created by the Roman Byzantine Empire between the 1st and 6th centuries AD. The patina of the glass is formed over hundreds of years in the soil combined with weathering. We have many unique necklaces, earrings, brooches, and more available at both Johnson St. and Park St. Stop by to check out our selection!

Jewelry in images is from our Johnson St. location.

05/29/2026

We wanted to show you the different types of opals we carry at Burnie’s on Johnson. Opal occurs in stone, wood, bone and shell when silica rich groundwater fills in spaces and solidifies into silicate spheres that reflect light. Opal is a softer stone that doesn’t like to get wet as it may dull the fire. Even though it needs delicate care it is one of the most beautiful stones out there!

Our stretchy bracelet selection is huge at the moment! Come in now for the best selection. Featured in the post, left to...
05/28/2026

Our stretchy bracelet selection is huge at the moment! Come in now for the best selection. Featured in the post, left to right. Mookaite:$6, Carnelian:$8, Prehnite:$64, Dolerite (Stonehenge Rock):$24, Blue Chalcedony:$30, Iolite:$18, Purperite:$42.

Specimen Hightlight: Chalcocite! This world famous mineral is from the Flambeau Mine in Ladysmith, Wisconsin! These copp...
05/27/2026

Specimen Hightlight: Chalcocite! This world famous mineral is from the Flambeau Mine in Ladysmith, Wisconsin! These copper sulfides are known for there unique form and iridescence, making it a highly sought after collection classic. Today, there are few on the market since the mine has been closed since 1997. Stop by our Johnson St. or Park St. location to add one to your collection!

Specimens pictured are located at Park St.

Both locations just restocked on stone stud earrings! These sterling silver earrings come in many styles, making them pe...
05/26/2026

Both locations just restocked on stone stud earrings! These sterling silver earrings come in many styles, making them perfect for any summer day. Stop by either location to grab a pair!

Earrings in photos are available at our Park St. location.

Start the summer off right with Burnie's Rock Shop! For a more nostalgic and rock hound experience, we recommend stoppin...
05/25/2026

Start the summer off right with Burnie's Rock Shop! For a more nostalgic and rock hound experience, we recommend stopping in to our Johnson St. location. If youre looking for lot parking, less traffic, and a finished product retail environment, our Park St. location is for you!

Staff Pick Sunday - Jewelry!Rae: Tiffany Stone Pendant. Fun fact - Tiffany stone is slightly radioactive. Tom: Chrysocol...
05/24/2026

Staff Pick Sunday - Jewelry!

Rae: Tiffany Stone Pendant. Fun fact - Tiffany stone is slightly radioactive.

Tom: Chrysocolla-Malachite Ring. Fun Fact - The red in this ring is cuprite, a red copper oxide.

Hawke: Tanzanite Vermeil Pendant. Fun Fact - The tanzanite mine has around 30 years of production left.

Dale: Larimar Ring. Fun Fact - larimar is sensitive to UV light.

05/23/2026

We wanted to share a little tutorial on how to use self starting charcoal with our resin incense. Make sure you are using fire safe surfaces and vessels. We just reordered from this company and will have new exciting scents in soon. Resin incense burns cleaner than traditional stick incense.

05/22/2026

Things are looking fresh outside! Come see our fresh new landscaping and join us this Memorial Day weekend.

Address

901 E Johnson Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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