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The Ethics of Collecting Crystals

Last week a few viral articles made their round online on the topic of the ethics of collecting crystals: ARE ‘ETHICAL’ HEALING CRYSTALS THE ‘NEW BLOOD DIAMONDS’? and Do You Know Where Your Healing Crystals Come From?

The Ethics of Collecting Crystals

CAUTION: PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST! The crux of the point I’m making is in the video (not in this blog post.)

Here, I’m going to discuss my take on this whole situation.

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My Blog Posts Related to the Ethics of Crystal Collecting

Other Articles Citing Mineral Mining Problems

Although I do agree that there are mining issues that exist, the main point I’m trying to drive home here today is this:

Usually, mineral specimens are … Read More

2020-09-02T12:30:27-04:0015 Comments

Top 7 Vintage Crystal Books

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Vintage crystal books?

That is… books that are twenty years old or older. Well, see… I already have a classic blog post here listing my crystal healing book recommendations. (Wow, I wrote that blog post back in 2012.) And that list still stands for me.

No changes.

But, today… I have some oldy-but-goodies that are hidden little gems that I’d really like to share with you. Keep in mind, this list is, of course, my opinion and you may disagree.

vintage crystal books

 

DISCLAIMER: Many of these books are out of print and may be hard to find thereby coming with some ridiculous price tag. Please don’t get mad at me if they do. I’ve been collecting these books for a long time from when they weren’t so hard to get.

If you’re patient

and put them on your Amazon wishlist

look for them on eBay

check out old book stores

some more tips listed here

or even Abe’s books or one of the books stores mentioned … Read More

2019-06-19T13:58:22-04:0034 Comments

Black Tourmaline Properties, Correspondences and Meanings

One stone that’s always on the top of my list is Black Tourmaline. By the way — if you want to check out my Top 10 Must-Have Crystal List, head over here.

So, today I’m giving you the low-down on all things Black Tourmaline.

Let’s go!

black tourmaline

Black Tourmaline Properties

The large pieces pictured above, are really good quality pieces of Black Tourmaline, for instance: Chunky, hefty, smooth.

Of course, you don’t have to have this kind of quality (which is very difficult to find anymore). The lower quality type embodies the SAME energy.

Just so you know, many Black Tourmaline mines have been closed. Specifically, a large mine in China, where my high-quality specimens came out.  So, the A-grade is no longer readily available. And if you do find it, it’s going to have a price tag to reflect its rarity!

The common type that you’re seeing out there these days is more spindly; more splintery and friable (in the same way as some Kyanite is, if you’re familiar with that raw stone), meaning they’re more brittle, but…

they work just as effectively!

black tourmaline

Oftentimes, this stone … Read More

2024-02-28T11:59:26-05:0053 Comments

Fake Crystal Sellers Now at Risk | FTC Crack Down

Topic: FTC Crack Down | Fake Crystal Sellers Now at Risk

FTC cracking down on crystal sellers

In this blog post, I’ve included the show notes for today’s show or the most recent show, including the links and resources I reference in the video.


DISCLAIMER: I am not a legal expert and this is not legal advice. All information provided in this post and video is for entertainment purposes only.

In today’s show, we’re talking about those selling known crystal fakes or misrepresentations being at risk of legal action with the FTC. We’re discussing stuff like:

  • crystal sellers possibly running the risk of legal action 
  • popular crystals that are a straight up scam
  • examples of dodgy or deceitful selling practices
  • What the FTC is cracking down on

BTW, the above image is of Rainbow Cal-Silica, one of the crystal-fakes I’ve written about before.

Just wondering… have you ever looked at a crystal and thought, “Is this the real deal or is this just a fake?” Want my guidance on becoming more Crystal Savvy? Then come take a look at my Crystal Savvy: Crystal … Read More

2022-12-22T15:18:36-05:0025 Comments
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