After 25+ years working with crystals, people often ask me which ones I’d actually recommend starting with. If a close friend asked me where to begin, these are the stones I’d hand them first. Each one is beautiful, supportive, and easy to work with ...
Amethyst is one of the first crystals I recommend to almost everyone. It has a calm, steady energy that helps quiet a busy mind and create a peaceful environment. I keep a piece near my bedside and often suggest it for meditation or stress relief.
Amethyst Crystals for peaceful spaces
Rose Quartz is the crystal I think of when someone needs a little more gentleness in their life. It supports compassion, emotional healing, and self kindness. I love keeping Rose Quartz where I can see it as a reminder to soften, breathe, and give my...
Rose Quartz
Clear Quartz is sometimes called the “master crystal” because it works with almost any intention. It’s wonderful for clarity, focus, and amplifying the energy of other stones. If someone is building their first crystal collection, Clear Quartz is alw...
Clear Quartz for clarity & focus
Black Tourmaline is one of my favorite grounding stones. I often recommend it for energetic protection and creating a sense of stability when the world feels chaotic. Keeping a piece near your door or workspace can help create a calm, anchored enviro...
Black Tourmaline
Citrine carries a warm, uplifting energy that many people associate with abundance, creativity, and confidence. I love recommending Citrine to anyone who wants to invite more optimism and forward momentum into their life.
Natural Citrine Crystals for Abundance
Labradorite has a little bit of magic to it. It’s wonderful for intuition, inner exploration, and spiritual growth. When someone feels called to deepen their spiritual path, Labradorite is often one of the first stones I suggest.