Crystal Guides

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.

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 to get.