Crystal Guides
Guides to choosing, caring for and displaying natural crystals, from amethyst geodes to citrine and clear quartz.

Where Does Amethyst Come From? How It Forms and What It Means
17 October 2026
Where is amethyst found, how did it form inside ancient lava, and what does it mean? The story of amethyst from Brazil's Ametista do Sul to the third eye and...

Crystal Energy Healing for Beginners: How People Use Crystals
16 October 2026
New to crystal energy healing? Here's a simple beginner's guide to what it is, the most popular crystals and their traditional meanings, and how people use t...

The History of Crystal Healing: From Ancient Sumer to Today
16 October 2026
People have used crystals for more than 6,000 years. From Sumerian lapis lazuli and Egyptian amulets to the Greek origins of the word amethyst and the Buddha...

Pink Amethyst vs Rose Quartz: What's the Difference?
11 October 2026
Both are pink quartz, but they look and feel completely different. Here is how to tell pink amethyst from rose quartz, and why pink amethyst's sparkle makes ...

How to Choose an Amethyst Geode: A Buyer's Guide
11 October 2026
Colour, crystal size, shape, origin and size all affect how an amethyst geode looks in your home. Here is what to check before you buy, and the questions wor...