How to find a reliable crystal store

Previously, I shared with you many benefits of natural crystals and also discussed the pros and cons of synthetic ones. Now, you might be wondering how to purchase a suitable crystal and if there are any trustworthy shops. The answer is definitely yes. Next, I will share with you how to find a reliable crystal shop.

1. Merchants who avoid mentioning quality
   Many merchants focus on the magnetic field of crystals, attracting you with the benefits of their magnetic fields and wearing experience, while rarely or never mentioning the quality of the crystals. Be cautious with such merchants, as the crystals they offer are likely to be of poor quality, and poor-quality crystals inevitably have weak magnetic fields and energy. In short, low-quality crystals have low energy.

2. Merchants who only mention one aspect of quality
   If a merchant only highlights one aspect of the crystal’s quality while neglecting other aspects such as color, clarity, and purity, it indicates that the quality is not particularly good and is at best ordinary. For example, with pink crystals, good ones are clear, clean, with a pinkish hue, and pure in texture. If a merchant only emphasizes the good color but the cotton-like inclusions are obvious, it means the overall quality is still poor.

3. Benefits that are not visible to you
   It’s not uncommon for merchants to lie brazenly, and this happens in various industries. For instance, if you question them about the excessive cotton-like inclusions, they might confidently claim that high-quality natural crystals are like this, taking advantage of customers’ lack of exposure to high-quality crystals.

4. Cheap materials paired with crystals
   Many people like styled crystals, which are often paired with 18k gold or 925 silver. If the materials are alloys, gold-plated, Tibetan silver, white copper, etc., it suggests that the quality of the crystals is also not high. High-quality crystals are mostly plain and visibly beautiful.

5. Low-priced crystals
   If a merchant sells you crystals for just a few dozen yuan, emphasizing their low prices, don’t expect natural crystals. Poor-quality crystals have low costs that are lower than you can imagine, allowing merchants to earn significant profits even at a selling price of fifty yuan. Many merchants claim to offer discounted or loss-making prices, but they are only reducing their profits slightly. Don’t expect good color or clarity at such low prices.

6. “Natural crystals” without certification mentioned by merchants
   Be cautious here. Regardless of how merchants provide certificates, if you feel the price is high for the crystals they claim to be natural, it’s best to spend a few dozen yuan to get your own appraisal, as certificates can also be faked.

Many merchants describe their crystals as beautiful, clear, and transparent, but don’t specify “natural” in the product titles, such as amethyst or aquamarine. If they are natural, merchants would include “natural” in the title to avoid complaints. Some unscrupulous merchants even sell treated glass beads or artificial crystals as natural ones, exploiting the fact that testing agencies won’t issue certificates for such items.

In conclusion, by being vigilant and paying attention to the differences between genuine and fake crystals, you can find a reliable seller and choose a cost-effective crystal that you will enjoy wearing. If shopping online, look for shops that offer freight insurance or purchase it yourself to compare the items upon arrival and keep the one you like.