I first met this source at the 2014 Tucson Gem Show. It was my first buying trip for my own store and I was nervous. Most lapidary owners were brisk and impatient with my questions, especially when I asked about the mines and the supply chains. But one man stood out to me as particularly patient and kind. He had been a wholeseller for over twenty years, yet he was happy to meet someone brand-new to the industry.
He took time to talk to me about the stones. They came from his home country of India and he was able to tell me exactly which state or territory each one came from and some of the conditions at the individual mines. When I told him that I wanted to source ethically, he said that it would be difficult, but that it was a worthwhile challenge. He made me feel like I could succeed, both at ethical sourcing and at being a business owner. I looked forward to a long business relationship with him. Sadly, he died suddenly in 2016.
I stayed in touch with his family and in 2017 met his wife, teenage daughter, and his father. This three-generation family has picked up the pieces and learned how to run the business. His wife had never worked before, but she gracefully stepped into her new role as a business owner. Her father-in-law offers practical and moral support, but makes sure that everyone knows that SHE is the boss and that checks should be written directly to her. The family continues to be supportive of my efforts to ethically source. More than any other lapidary, they are willing to speak openly with me about the difficult parts of the industry. They have invited me to visit them in India, to visit the mines and their lapidary. The daughter is now a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Graduate and is interested in reiki and other healing modalities. As she has grown up, she has become increasingly concerned about ethical issues.
Shannon C. (Texas) (verified owner) –
They are all fantastic, but a few especially stand out: the black moonstone and smoky quartz are truly the most gorgeous I’ve ever seen. Thank you again! <3
Daniel F (California) –
I got my crystal early. It’s beautiful! Also appreciate the tea, and the note.
Lindsey T (California) –
My mom absolutely loved the smoky quartz! She mentioned that it has really helped her find calm and grounding. I sincerely appreciate the personal touches you provide to your customers. Thank you!
Brooke L. (New Jersey) –
Love everything from moonrise crystals!
Jennie K (Florida) –
I love everything I get from you. The crystals I got today are gorgeous. I’ve never seen smokey quartz this dard and for a minute I thought it was something else until I held it up to the light.
Efraín C. (Puerto Rico) –
I love so much smoke stone. I fill powerful
Jeff P. (Minnesota) –
The crystals arrived safely today – amazingly fast shipping considering the distance they had to travel! They’re just as beautiful as I expected from the pictures on the website and I’m so happy with them!
Jeff P (Minnesota) (verified owner) –
My Smoky Quartz is beautiful, like all the other crystals in my order. They came very securely packaged to avoid any damage, and shipping was amazingly fast! Overall I’m very happy and would recommend Moonrise Crystals to anyone!
Brooke L. (New Jersey) –
High energy and gorgeous
Joni H. (California) –
A beautiful piece of smoky quartz, and so cute! Mahalo Julie!
Tamia G. (Missouri) –
As described, fast delivery. Beautiful stones.
Melissa B. (Washington) (verified owner) –
Amazing as always from this shop. This is the only place I buy crystals.
Hedy L. (Hong Kong) (verified owner) –
The lovely crystals have safely arrived and all of them are special. Thank you for introducing these well-cared crystals to us.
Elani T. (Greece) (verified owner) –
I love the crystals you picked for me.
Emily K. (Oklahoma) (verified owner) –
Nice big hunk! Perfectly evenly smokey. Just gorgeous! Love this one!
Verina V. (Rhode Island) (verified owner) –
“Absolutely Beautiful Stones!”
I slept with them under pillow last night ❤️
Leith H. (California) (verified owner) –
Hooray, hooray, my new Friends arrived today!! Wow, they are all amazing, the Smokey Quartz and Amazonite exceptionally so.
Vicki H. (Texas) (verified owner) –
I received my crystals and they are absolutely perfect!!!! I love them so much! I was just in awe with their energy of when I opened them all up. Even my dog went straight to zen mode.
Judy W. (Washington) (verified owner) –
Thank you for the beautiful selection of crystals and information
Desiree S. (Nevada) (verified owner) –
My crystals arrived today!!! They are amazing thank you!!! They are all so beautiful!!! I am in love!!
Beth S. (Kentucky) (verified owner) –
The Smoky Quartz with rainbows – and so many other wonderful planes and seemingly shifting shapes inside it arrived yesterday and is absolutely all I hoped for and more. I do think this Smoky Quartz with its clouds-and-rain interior mingled with radiantly colorful rainbows has a clear message that may be simple, but that bears repeating again and again.
Norman A. (Kentucky) (verified owner) –
Wonderful!!!
Norman A. (Kentucky) (verified owner) –
Excellent!!! Blessings
Sergio M. (Florida) (verified owner) –
The best product!!! Thanks for the fast shipping!!! Highly recommended!!! ❤️
Kenya P. (Georgia) (verified owner) –
Thank you so much!!!! These crystals are amazing and unique. Great service!!!! :)
Dawn R. (New York) (verified owner) –
Beautiful stone… definitely one of the nicest smoky quartz I have purchased.
Britney M. (California) (verified owner) –
Beautiful and received on time!
Cheryl V. (New York) (verified owner) –
Very clear stone with a beautiful smokey color!!! Shipped fast and packaged well.
Caroline B. (Canada) (verified owner) –
Excellent communication & attention! Beautiful crystals, thank you! :)
Suzanne D. (Florida) (verified owner) –
Lovely! Thank you!
Angelina B. (Minnesota) (verified owner) –
Thank you!!! Very very fast shipping!!
Dawn R. (New York) (verified owner) –
Very nice
Lisa B. (Illinois) (verified owner) –
I’m not particularly sensitive to stones, but these packed a punch. I LOVE their energy. I know now it really makes a difference in how they are sourced. Thank you, Julie, for your commitment to conscious sourcing. I will be back for more beauties! (And thank YOU for the tea :) )
Patti N. (Texas) (verified owner) –
Beautiful smoky quartz—I love it!! Thanks for picking fabulous stones always!
Andrew N. (Texas) (verified owner) –
HAD IT FOR TWO DAYS WHEN I MISPLACED IT, NOW IM SAD! product came on time! thank
Peter L. (Oregon) (verified owner) –
My Favorite place for high quality crystals! Thank you, 5+++++Stars!
Andrivia M. (Maryland) (verified owner) –
Very happy with this stone.
Lori B. (Florida) (verified owner) –
Love all these Whole thing was just perfect
Gina B. (Los Angeles) (verified owner) –
Beautiful stone, and very lovely seller :)
Jamie R. (Illinois) (verified owner) –
Great stone! Love this crystal store!
Sara L. (New York) (verified owner) –
Will definitely be purchasing more stones from you in the near future!
Ashley C. (Florida) (verified owner) –
<3 <3 <3
Nika R. (California) (verified owner) –
This order was a gift. The recipient was thrilled with it! :) Thank you!
Jet P. (Maryland) (verified owner) –
very nice size and great shipping time!
Carol S. (New York) (verified owner) –
love the stone
Sharyl H. (Indiana) (verified owner) –
I ordered this stone and many others from Julie. The stones were beautiful, everything arrived on time, and Julie’s professional and friendly demeanor made this a wonderful shopping experience. I will definitely be a return customer.