The Sorceress' Stone

The founder of Stone and Star makes a case for keeping crystals close— whether you believe in their magic or simply like shiny things

- Coco Marett

In many New Age shops, the process of purchasing crystals involves sifting through bowls of small, colorful stones. Hong Kong-based independent crystal dealer Stone and Star does things a little differently.

“Selecting and owning a crystal is extremely personal,” says Joyce Tsang, founder of Stone and Star, which takes a personal approach to help serious collectors find specialty stones to suit their energetic and spiritual needs.

“In Hong Kong, we have a lot of requests for pyrite, as it’s a crystal known in feng shui for wealth and prosperity, and for being beneficial for business. It’s a very masculine, outwards-energy stone, which is good for motivation and creativity,” she says. “Other energies that are requested are love and emotional healing, anxiety relief, repelling negativity, harmony, and support in meditation practices.”