Crystals have long been used as a healing aid, but not all crystals are created equally.

Gem-grade crystals dazzle the eye with their stunning beauty, making them prized possessions among crystal enthusiasts.

However, most crystals sold as healing tools come from mining byproducts of more valuable minerals used by tech industries – leaving many aspects of their supply chains obscure.

Reputable Sellers

Be it for yourself or as a gift for a healing crystal-practicing friend, it is always advisable to buy from reliable sellers. As there are many scams and misleading ecommerce shops out there, doing research before making purchases is vitally important.

One of the most prevalent scams involves selling crystals that do not match what they claim to be. “If a seller claims their pyrite comes from Russia but in reality appears more Canadian or South American in appearance, that should raise red flags,” Young notes.

Look for sellers committed to conscious sourcing. That means they will go out of their way to source crystals ethically from reliable vendors – this helps protect the environment while supporting local economies as well.

Check the Photographs

Purchasing crystals for therapeutic uses makes it particularly crucial to examine their photographs carefully, since high-grade crystals often possess unique shapes and forms while lower grade pieces could have very distinct appearances.

Pyrite crystals typically exhibit a rough surface while Herkimer diamond points tend to look smoother and more refined; to differentiate the two effectively requires an excellent digital microscope.

VHX Series digital microscopes make crystal observation and analysis much simpler than ever, thanks to features like our area measurement/counting function that allow users to quickly measure a region of interest without manually counting each point manually. In addition, an Excel plugin makes output of captured values even simpler for users.

Check the Descriptions

Crystal lovers know that crystals have long been prized for their metaphysical healing properties. From promoting positivity to helping overcome addiction and other unhealthy habits, crystals can often provide us with much-needed positive energy in our daily lives. When selecting quality crystals to add some positivity into your home or improve mental clarity, quality should always come first.

Quality crystals can be measured by many different criteria, including their clarity, size, color, transparency, origin, cut shape rarity market demand and personal value. As valuation can be highly subjective, a crystal that may appeal to one person may go completely unnoticed by another; being aware of these variances helps avoid being overcharged for one – this is particularly relevant with tumbled stones which are graded by size – smaller crystals will always cost less.

Check the Price

Prices of crystals can range depending on their quality. Gem-grade diamonds are graded using four criteria–color, clarity, cut and carat weight–whereas crystals tend to be graded manually by hand into BAAAA grades reflecting professional opinions of stone graders.

Purchase crystals from a reliable provider who supplies only high-grade specimens will make your business more lucrative, but be careful not to overcharge customers for what you offer them.

Crystals with unique formations such as rainbows or other special characteristics may be more valuable than standard pieces of the same mineral. Furthermore, special stands to display them properly can add further value. Finally, shipping costs must also be factored into your pricing model to cover all wholesale expenses plus an appropriate profit margin.