Crystal Guides

Is My Crystal Real? Dyed, Heated and Man-Made Stones Explained
Is My Crystal Real? Dyed, Heated and Man-Made Stones Explained
Which popular crystals are natural, which are heated, coated or dyed, and which are glass. A plain guide to what you are actually buying, including the ones we sell. Read more...
Your First Crystals: How to Choose a Starter Set You Will Actually Use
Your First Crystals: How to Choose a Starter Set You Will Actually Use
What to buy first, how many is enough, which shapes are worth the money, and why the crystal you are drawn to often beats the one a list told you... Read more...
How to Tell If a Crystal Shop Really Ships from Canada
Seven quick checks that tell you where a crystal order will actually ship from, before you pay for it. A maple leaf in the header is not one of them. Read more...
Buying Crystals Online in Canada: What You Actually Pay in Shipping and Duty
A plain answer to the question every Canadian crystal buyer runs into at checkout: what shipping really costs, when duty and taxes get added, and why a parcel from the US or overseas can arrive with a bill attached. Read more...