Here I will share the places I love to buy my crystals from. If you have the chance to buy in person, that can be the best way to buy, as you can hold the crystal and feel its energy. If thats not an option and you are buying online, keep an eye on descriptions, so you know if the one you are buying is the ACTUAL one in the picture, or if it is for a crystal of that size and type but not that individual one.
Ebay
- Crazicarmas crystals https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/crazicarmascrystals
- The Wee Witchy Shop https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/theweewitchyshop
- Past Impressions Crystal Shop
- Krystal Gifts UK Ebay
Online shop, not ebay
Spiritual Planet I love this shop, first you get the crystal you see, but also you are told about the crystals properties. They ship fast n pack well and there is free postage over a certain amount.
How do you like your crystals?
- Raw; some like it rough, joking asside, if you like your crystals natural, then look for ones described as raw. These will have had less processing.
- Polished crystals, are just that polished so you won’t see the same level of external matrix in the crystal but they are easlier to dust and a good choice if you like to handle your crystals.
- Tumble stones are going to look more like pebbles on the beach, even on the outsides. Some are polised as well so they are shiny others are just tumbled and will have a matt but smooth surface.
- Its got a hole in it! Crystals are formed in the earth, their natural formation can cause holes and uneven surfaces and colouring, its not thought of as ‘damaged’ in the sence of broken.
- Shaped crystals, asside from the natural shapes, you can also find crystals that have been carved into various shapes. Towers, spheres (keep these covered so they don’t focus light n cause a fire) and many more.
- Be aware some crystals have been chemically treated or dyed to be the colour way they are. Its a personal choise as to weather you are ok with this or not.
Where can I find out more about crystals?
You Tube can be a good place to research, if you don’t have a book.
â–¶ One of my favorite places to find out about crystals is Adam Barralet on You Tube, he gives descriptions of the stones properties, associations and so on.
Here are some of Adams Basics videos
â–¶ Beginners Guide to Crystals: How To Get Started https://youtu.be/N2twYvnxCXU
Books about crystals
📖 If you can find a copy of 📘 Love is in the Earth a Kaleidoscope of Crystals by Melody, it is a good reference book. I like this one as it lists the crystals by name, so if you know the name of the crystal you want to find out more about, you can search that way. It also lists crystals by suggested health benefits so if you want to search by ailment/issue and to find out which crystals are good for supporting that. Be aware it is out of print and doesn’t have pictures in. It gives numerological associations, and astrology info as well as about the type of crytal family its from.
😔 Not listed by colour and there are no pictures in this book. It is also out of print so search online auction sites for this one.
â–¶ Here is a video by Wild Moon Woman, with a review of the Love is in the Earth.
If you don’t want as much detailed info but want photo reference and crystals listed by colour, then Philip Pulmet is another option.
A word of caution with handling and working with crystals
âš Please please research a crystal you are looking to buy before you buy it. WHY? These are natural minerals from the earth, and some are toxic, so if you have pets, children, or like to be hands on with your crystals you want to know if what they are made of needs more careful handling. Its always good to wash your hands after handling any crystals.
Morh scale. Some crystals are softer than others. This scale will let you know how hard or soft your crystal is.
Some crystals will litteraly melt if you get them wet, and others don’t do well in strong light. So if you are getting one for a sunny spot in your house or you like to cleanse your crystals in water, look them up first to see if that crystal is ok with that process.
Cleansing crystals
Many people like to cleanse their crystals when they get them home. I prefer to use sound, so a singing bowl, as that way there is no danger or a crystal melting.
Other people like to cleanse their crystals in the light of a particular moon, in sunlight, on certain dates, times, or by burrying them in the earth. See previous point about if you chosen crystal is likely to survive that practice.
â–¶ Have a look at Adam Barralet You Tube channel I linked to earlier for how to cleanse with earth, air, fire or water.
Personally I choose intuativly, by colour, shape or feel. As someone sensitive to energy, if a crystal is giving off an energy that I want to be around, that is the one I choose. Then I go to Adams channel and the book to read more about it. I’ve lost count the number of times the descriptions so match a situation Im needing healing with.
Enjoy your journey with crystals.
Best wishes and thanks for reading, see you soon
Billie