Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Recap 2020 + Insider Secrets

I’ve been visiting the Tucson Gem Showcase for about 15 years now and one of my favorite things that I get to do is share it all with you!

Yes, we already know that Tucson is filled with mega-watt crystal energy around gem-show time.

When I’m there I find myself kind of like in a trance or sort of crystal-drunk. Then you have come down from that high when you get home. ** I know I’m not the only one who gets that feeling while there.**

But the magnetism of Tucson IS NOT  just about the crystal energy. Yeah, it’s partly that but then amplified way up by the healing energy of the land itself.  You can read more about my take on that here. 

And then layer on top all the crystal lovers gathered there from around the globe in one spot — it’s the whole atmosphere! It’s total MAGIC!

If you’re thinking about heading out (and if you’re a crystal-lover I think you should try to check it out at least once in your lifetime), I have some insider secrets, resources, tips, tricks + wisdom on the absolute … Read More

2022-12-22T12:56:29-05:003 Comments

Even More Crystal Fakes

Even More Crystal Fakes

Informing, you — our Crystal Family, on this topic of crystal fakes and misrepresentations has been a passion of mine for some time now and I’m HONORED to be given the opportunity and privilege to serve in this way.

My goal here is to educate our community on what mineral fakes are currently making their rounds so we can all make intelligent buying decisions.

Keep this in mind: Always use your common sense. The best protection from crystal fakes is to be well-informed yourself.

And if you feel passionate about this topic too, please share this post in any way you prefer. (***There are some handy “SHARE” buttons you can use at the bottom of this post***).

Let’s dig in!

Pruskite

I’ve seen Pruskite along with a number of other lab-grown crystals (usually at gem shows) and they’re normally labeled as being lab-grown.

Great.

No problemo.

pruskite These are all lab-grown crystals on display at a recent gem show I was at. The circled dark red crystals sitting on top of yellow “matrix” are Pruskite.

However — recently I’ve had a number of my students ask me about … Read More

2021-02-09T10:48:56-05:0032 Comments

What’s a Jade Roller ? | Benefits and How to Use It

jade roller

Ready for some jade roller fun today?

Below, I have some more tools for a luxurious, relaxing, and effective Crystal Facial.

These were the tools used by my aesthetician — yep including a jade roller (even though it’s not pictured here.  she used an assortment of several crystal facial massage and acupressure tools in clear quartz, rose quartz, and jade.

Bliss!

Resources

facial tools jade rose quartz, jade roller

And this below is my personal cure for sinus issues: jade facial using tumbled jade along with a chilled jade roller and some eucalyptus essential … Read More

2021-10-01T14:21:41-04:0054 Comments
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