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Crystal Myth Buster: Artisan vs. Industrial Mining

Some Crystal Wholesalers and Retailers try to distract from the dirty secrets of the crystal industry by making a scapegoat of industrial mining, blaming it for all the negative environmental and human rights impacts. At the same time, they falsely glorify artisan...

The “hand-picked” Crystal Scam: What they don´t want you to know

Crystal sellers love to throw around the term “hand-picked.” It sounds exclusive, thoughtful, and high-quality. But in most cases? It’s nothing more than a marketing gimmick. LET’S BREAK IT DOWN: Stefan Austermühle, CEO Gemrock Peru,                  Last updated:...

Stop buying gemstones, jewelry or jade from Burma

Stefan Austermühle, CEO of Gemrock Peru                           Last updated 02/2025 Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a famous source of many high-quality gemstones, including jade, ruby, sapphire, spinel, and topaz. Those stones are financing war, genocide,...