Description
Conscious Crystal Sourcing
At House of Formlab I always try to source my crystals in an ethically minded way. I only choose high quality pieces and work with trusted and reputable suppliers who take ethics in the crystal supply chain seriously.
Many of my suppliers buy directly from the mines and undertake regular site visits during buying trips to ensure working conditions and environmental protections are as claimed. None of my suppliers knowingly buy from mines with child labour, poor or dangerous working conditions. Certain countries are known for dubious practices and I avoid sourcing from those regions entirely.
Often crystals are not what the miners are digging for. More often than not they are byproducts found alongside more valuable elements used in our mobile phones and televisions. This makes supply chains complicated, but where I can I avoid minerals and crystals known to come from this type of operation.
Certificates are often hard to come by. There is still no overarching governing body that certifies crystals in the same way diamonds are now tracked and certified, mainly due to the difference in value. The more outcry there is, the more chance this idea will gain traction. So keep asking and campaigning for ethically sourced crystals and together we can change the crystal universe.
Buying crystals is a learning process. I will make mistakes, everyone does, but rest assured I am always trying my best to make the right choices and provide you with a crystal you can be proud of.
Intuitively Chosen
I use my intuition to choose a piece I feel is calling me for you, a piece that is absolutely meant to be yours. I am a huge believer that the crystal chooses the owner, not the other way around.
I do my best to make sure that the listing photos and information accurately depict what is available so you have a sense of what is coming your way. But the rest is up to the universe.
With crystal-infused love,
