Rubenstein Public Relations Announces Astro Gallery of Gems, The World's Largest Natural History Store, As New Client Win

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) has announced that it has been named the official agency of record for Astro Gallery of Gems, the world's foremost gem and mineral gallery since 1961.

Celebrating 55 years in business, Astro Gallery of Gems has recently opened its new flagship location on Fifth Avenue. The new 10,000-square-foot showroom carries an extensive range of natural history items on display, from tiny tumbled stones to 2,000-pound amethyst geodes. The location will also showcase Astro Gallery's storied collection of natural history items, such as meteorites, dinosaur fossils, minerals and gems. While Astro Gallery carries many affordable pieces, rare mineralogical items at the new showroom are set to retail at over $1 million.

For more than a half a century, Astro Gallery has attracted everyone from novice collectors to high-end, discerning connoisseurs. The world's largest natural history store has also become a favorite of interior designers, collectors and architects from around the world and has counted Salvador Dali, John Lennon and Shirley MacLaine among its celebrity clientele. Astro Gallery has been instrumental in advising and curating multi-million dollar collections for both accomplished collectors and leading natural history museums worldwide.

About Astro Gallery of Gems
Astro Gallery of Gems is the world's largest natural history store. Considered the world's foremost gem and mineral gallery since 1961 and one of New York City's most unique stores to visit, Astro Gallery carries an extensive range of natural history items, such as meteorites, dinosaur fossils, minerals and gems. Originally created by Argentine businessman Julio Tanjeloff and currently helmed by his grandson Dennis Tanjeloff, Astro Gallery of Gems has been family owned and operated for 55 years. Since 2009, Astro Gallery has owned and operated a new venture for young natural history fans called Astro Kids, which can be found at the Toys R Us global flagship store in Times Square and the world famous FAO Schwartz on Fifth Avenue. For more information, please visit www.astrogallery.com.

About Rubenstein Public Relations
Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is a leading full-service agency based in New York that produces high-profile communications campaigns through branding and messaging, media relations, creative and business development services.  Our comprehensive strategy, savvy media expertise and proactive approach shapes and markets a brand's core attributes to generate meaningful results for clients.  We represent some of the world's most prominent names in the real estate, business, luxury lifestyle, entertainment, technology, healthcare and non-profit sectors.  (www.rubensteinpr.com)

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