At Unearthed, geology is our passion. We believe in our motto "A Stone for Every Home". Everyone should have access to incredible geologic treasures at a fair price!

Hi Everyone!

My name is Lori Hodel and I'm the Owner of Unearthed - A Stone for Every Home.

My rockhounding career began as a kid digging fossils in my parents backyard, finding tiny shell fossils in the shale behind our house.

Growing up in the northeast, we had access to cave and coal mine tours. I was mesmerized by the rock formations and wanted to pursue this interest further.

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, and after spending many years mineral and fossil collecting, decided it was time to share my passion with others!

As a Geologist and life-long rockhound, I know how special crystals and fossils are. These aren't "just rocks" to me.

I have spent over 20 years uncovering stones from around the world.

That includes researching, buying and selling minerals and fossils, as well as digging them up myself! 

I know first hand just how rare mineral and fossil specimens are and how difficult they can be to find. The Earth naturally produces some truly incredible geologic treasures, and I am so excited to be able to share them with all of you!

Unearthed strives to find the best quality pieces at the most affordable price. 

Education and passion are the key components of our business. We treat each specimen we sell with respect, and do our best to educate our customers about what they are buying and what makes it so special.

You can explore our Guides and Geology Unearthed series to learn about starting a crystal collection, rockhounding and more geologic topics.

I strive to provide a fun place to learn about rocks and fossils, and share my excitement for Geology with others!

You shouldn't need an advanced degree to find something beautiful and affordable for your home collection. And that's where we come in. We find the best quality pieces at the most affordable price so you know you're buying something special at a good deal!

Every stone we sell is authentic and has been hand selected for quality, character and beauty. I select pieces from around the globe, bringing the intricacy and diversity of the natural world straight to your home. Introducing people to the incredible treasures our Earth has to offer, from the smallest crystal to the biggest fossil is my specialty.

Our Crystals and Fossils will brighten up your home decor with one-of-a-kind energy straight from the Earth.

Thanks for Joining Us....and as always, Rock On!

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My passion for rocks has led me through North, South, and Central America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Armed with a Geology degree and a rock hammer by my side, I spend my free time hiking and rockhounding. You might find me out digging with my dog Indy, short for Indiana Jones (he's an adventure dog) as well as with family and friends.