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The Crystal Guide

Everything you need to know about choosing, using, and caring for your crystals — without the overwhelm.

Where to begin

You don't need to know everything. Just start somewhere.

Crystals have been part of human ritual for thousands of years — used for grounding, healing, focus, and intention-setting across cultures and continents. You don't need to be a spiritual expert to work with them. All you need is a little curiosity and an openness to what resonates.

This guide covers the basics: what different crystals are known for, how to use them in everyday life, and how to care for them so they stay at their best. Think of it as a starting point, not a rulebook.

Find your stone

Every stone we carry, in one place

The Crystal Library lists each stone with a photo, what it is traditionally kept for, a guide to read and the pieces to shop.

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Using your crystals

There's no wrong way. Here are a few right ones.

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Wear them

Many people wear a bracelet or necklace to keep their chosen stone close through the day, as a quiet reminder of their intention.

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Place them

Put crystals in intentional spots — your desk for focus, your bedroom for calm, your entryway for protection. Let them anchor a space.

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Hold them

During meditation, breathwork, or a moment of stillness, hold a stone in your palm. Let its weight be a physical reminder of your intention.

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Create a grid

Arrange multiple stones in a geometric pattern to amplify a shared intention. Crystal grids are a beautiful way to work with several stones at once.

Crystal care

Small rituals. Simple care.

We don't cleanse or charge our stones before they ship, so the first ritual is yours if you'd like one. These are the traditional ones, with a few practical notes to keep your stone safe.

Moonlight

Many people leave their crystals on a windowsill under a full moon overnight. It is gentle and safe for almost every stone.

Smoke

Some people pass a crystal through the smoke of dried herbs such as cedar or sage, a tradition found in many cultures.

Sound

Some people ring a singing bowl or a bell near their stones. Nothing touches the stone, so it suits delicate pieces, clusters and larger pieces.

Sunlight

Some people set a stone in soft morning sun for a short time. Keep Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Citrine out of strong sun, because their color can fade.

Water

Some people rinse hard, undyed loose stones under running water. Keep water away from bracelets on stretch cord, Selenite, Malachite, Pyrite, and any stone under 6 on the Mohs scale.

Intention

Or simply hold your crystal, take a slow breath, and set your intention. Intention alone is always valid.

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