Gerry Sullivan, founder and owner, opened Blue Stone in Loveland in 2007 but had a store in Cedar Rapids for 12 years before that. He was a student at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Gerry has been a professional mineral collector since the ’80s. Gerry’s love for prospecting and his unique knowledge of crystals and minerals are what sets Blue Stone apart from other gem stores. There is hardly a question he can’t answer! In his free time, he likes to spend time with family & friends, go to concerts, garden, and collect rocks.

Lea Louscher, Blue Stone Partner, is from Loveland, Colorado. Lea had been taking classes at Front Range Community College while creating leather projects and learning how to wire wrap. During the summer of 2012, she was going into Bluestone to buy materials for these projects so often that Gerry offered her a job.

“Gerry taught me about how to identify minerals & crystals. He also taught me how to better use the rock-hounding tools and navigate good locations. I truly love everything about the gems and minerals of the world.”

Lea creates beautiful wire wraps, sells her art, and makes cabochons for the store. In her free time, Lea likes to paint, metalsmith, and hang out with her family and cats 🐱