Stone Market

Some shops are easy to describe, and some you simply have to walk into. Stone Market belongs to the second group. It sells crystals, handmade jewellery, incense, candles, bohemian clothing and spiritual gifts from many parts of the world, with a style that mixes market stall, boutique and curiosity shop. The result is a place where an afternoon browse can end with a necklace, a candle or a small stone chosen for its colour.

On VisitMalta.co.uk the business is listed in our directories of gift shops in Malta and jewellery shops in Malta. The Valletta shop is a natural stop on a walk through the capital, and our Valletta guide can help you build the rest of the day around it.

Crystals, jewellery and incense

The collections are arranged into six themes. Crystals and gemstones are hand-selected from around the world and displayed by type and colour, from small polished stones to larger pieces such as amethyst geodes, the hollow rocks that open to reveal a crystal-lined centre. Crystal jewellery covers necklaces, bracelets and rings that are handmade. Incense and candles include sticks, cones and hand-poured candles for scenting a room.

The shop sells crystals as decorative and spiritual objects, and it is happy to offer guidance on choosing one. We do not make any medical or health claims for them. If you are buying for someone else, a small stone or a piece of jewellery is an easy gift that travels well in a suitcase.

Bohemian clothing rounds out the range, with hippie-inspired T-shirts, wraps and accessories. Spiritual gifts include singing bowls, tarot decks and dream catchers, and a section of global treasures gathers items sourced from artisans in different countries. The stock is real gemstones and handmade pieces rather than mass-produced imitations, priced to be affordable for a holiday browse.

Five shops in Malta and Gozo

Stone Market operates five shops. The Valletta shop closes at 8pm. The shops in Sliema and St Julian's close at 7:30pm, as does the one in Bugibba, and the shop in Victoria, Gozo, closes at 7pm. Opening times are not otherwise printed, so a late afternoon visit is the safest plan.

The spread makes it easy to fit a visit into almost any itinerary. Sliema and St Julian's sit along the same stretch of coast, and our hotels in Sliema page covers where to stay in that area. Bugibba is in the north-east, close to the hotels listed on our hotels in Qawra page. Victoria is Gozo's main town, and the Gozo guide describes the island in more detail, with hotels in Gozo if you plan to stay overnight.

Practical tips for visitors

Gift shopping in Malta works best when you leave room in your bags. Crystals can be heavy, and glass or candles need wrapping, so ask whether gift wrapping is available. Gift wrapping, advice on choosing a crystal and international shipping all feature in the site's list of common questions, so it is sensible to confirm the current arrangements with the shop that you plan to visit. Buying several crystals together is also easier if you check weight and packing before you pay.

Planning your day

The shops stay open until the early evening, which suits visitors who spend the middle of the day on the beach or at a museum and shop afterwards. A browse in the cool of the shop is also a pleasant answer to a very hot afternoon, and it combines easily with a coffee stop in the neighbouring streets.

Valletta can be hot for walking in summer, and a shaded, indoor browse is a welcome break, so check the Malta weather guide when planning your day. If you are still arranging your trip, our where to stay in Malta page and flights to Malta page cover the basics. To ask about a shop, stock or shipping, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Stone Market.