About:
Top Shelf Minerals - We are wholesale and retail suppliers of decorative and lapidary material based out of Houston Texas. Bhakti Bhale, the founder of the Top Shelf Minerals Inc has been involved with mineral business for over 10 years. Being an Interior Designer by profession, Bhakti was fascinated with minerals right from her childhood. At a very young age Bhakti started accompanying her father Dr. Arvind Bhale in the mineral business. Dr. Bhale, who holds a doctorate in Geology, was one of very few Consulting Geologists to export Indian minerals to the US and European markets about 30 years ago. Dr. Bhale is a Consultant to Top Shelf Minerals and often lends his expertise in acquiring quality specimens from all parts of India. Traveling directly to the mines of India Bhakti maintains relationships with mineral dealers. While searching for rare and unique minerals Bhakti also keeps a growing collection of Indian artifacts, hand-woven textiles and jewelry designs. Bhakti brings a great blend of decorative concepts, the mineralogy and the business experience to offer the most value to our customers.
Bhakti has been involved with bringing the fine mineral specimens to collectors, decorators, retailers and museums around the world. Annually, we participate in the country’s two largest gem and mineral shows – in Tucson and Denver. In February, at the Tucson show, we can be found in the ballroom of the Inn Suites Hotel and in September, at the Denver show, we can be found in the Holiday Inn Central. In addition to the large markets like Tucson and Denver, we also participate in the local club shows and private events. We also have a small gallery of display at Katy, Texas.
Please email or call us for appointment and visit us at the gallery to see our collection.
