When purchasing crystals online, make sure the seller offers high-resolution images of each stone that allow you to zoom in and examine its texture, color variations, and inclusions. Reputable sellers typically provide authentic certifications of authenticity as well as transparent return policies with customer-friendly policies for returns.

From pyrite, which promotes prosperity, to azurite which fosters compassion, this California boutique stocks stunning, ethically-sourced crystals. Also check out their mystery boxes or gift guides for extra guidance when exploring crystals!

Authenticity

Before buying online crystals from sellers, be wary and try to identify signs of authenticity before trusting your intuition to guide your purchase decision.

Genuine crystals typically feel cool to the touch and weigh more than synthetic materials, while conducting heat or cold more efficiently than fakes. Furthermore, genuine crystals often feature unique colour patterns due to natural flaws or fractures within their structure that create unique hues. When tapping gently against a genuine crystal it should resonate or make sound–if this happens it likely means its real and will distinguish it from imitation glass and plastic copies.

Find a retailer known for selling genuine crystals. Do some research into the average prices of the crystal you want and any deals that seem too good to be true (they likely are).

Sustainability

Be it new or preloved jewelry, when purchasing it be sure to find pieces with ethically-sourced crystals and precious metals. Ethical brands strive to reduce environmental pollution, support local communities and protect worker’s rights – these qualities should all come together when purchasing ethical pieces of jewelry.

Ethically sourced crystals should be clearly labeled with their origin so you can purchase with complete trust. Certifications such as Responsible Jewelry Council, Fairmined and Kimberley Process should also provide some assurances.

Spirit Nectar of Washington-based Etsy seller Spirit Nectar carefully vets its suppliers both for quality and environmental impact, offering carefully curated individual crystals and rock bundles ranging from desert jasper to giant quartz clusters. House of Intuition also provides altars with crystal bracelets that promote manifestation, crystal candles that encourage leadership development and recycled sterling silver/gold to donate to charities supporting sustainable education/entrepreneurship; in addition they have vegan earrings/necklaces available that don’t include brass/nickel.

Intentions

People have used crystals since ancient times for protection, beauty, spirituality and more. When shopping online for crystal jewelry, make sure you are supporting fair-trade practices and a sustainable supply chain – seek gems which haven’t been dyed, artificially enhanced or treated in any way; or purchase an environmentally-friendly mala bracelet to bring mindfulness and positive energy into daily life.

House of Intuition partners with vendors around the globe to source healing crystals such as Peruvian pyrite for prosperity and blue azurite for compassion. It offers a selection of gifts such as sage bundles or gemstone wands that promote mindfulness and self-care practices.

Shopping with intention means selecting a stone that supports the intentions you’re working toward right now, such as rose quartz for love or amethyst for meditation. Wear it near chakras or pulse points for optimal results – for instance, put a selenite stone pendant around your heart chakra to help let go of toxic relationships more effectively.

Style

Crystals can help balance your chakras and boost both emotional and spiritual well-being, but finding ethically sourced rocks that promote healing, prosperity, love and self-acceptance may be challenging. To support local economies while contributing to responsible mining practices and responsible mining practices while simultaneously choosing ethical stones sourced ethically from vetted suppliers.

Spirit Nectar Gems, owned by Marti Gutfreund, is another such store. This young artist sources much of her inventory from Madagascar where she has established relationships with suppliers – offering everything from kid-friendly geodes to giant quartz towers and beautiful amethyst spheres.

Sparrow’s Crystal Gifts is another acclaimed option. Owned and run by Indigenous Australians, this shop carries crystals for every intention–from manifestation-promoting agate bracelets to leadership-inducing crystal candles–plus purchases made here support many Indigenous businesses and communities; plus their starter sets make perfect presents for newcomers!