Crystals. Victoria Beckham uses them backstage at her fashion shows. Miranda Kerr places them in her meditation-yoga room. Katy Perry sleeps with one in her hand at night.
Having first risen to popularity during the 1970s, crystal healing has made a resurgence in recent years, with the likes of Cara Delevingne, Lena Dunham and Adele having raved about their calming, fortune bringing and healing properties.
In April 2022 a healing crystal used by artist Andy Warhol in his final days went up for auction, with experts estimating the piece could sell for up to £56,000 ($70,000).
In March 2021, Kate Middleton was spotted on a Zoom call wearing a pair of gold hoops from the brand Missoma, which contained Rhodochrosite. According to the brand, the stone has ‘healing’ properties, with the product description stating: ‘These mini hoops feature a pink heart-based healing crystal that radiates love, compassion and all-around good vibes.’
But when you have celebrities like Spencer Pratt (the blonde guy from The Hills) in recent years having forked out over £380,000 on crystals and collectors claiming they’ve been healed from addictions thanks to a stone’s natural energy, it’s hard to decipher exactly what they do, how they work and whether buying them is just another excuse for the Hollywood elite to spend their money.
In search for answers, we spoke to Devi Brown, founder of wellness brand Karma Bliss, and Morgane Jorge, founder of French-based crystal company Stones Club, to find the truth behind the crystals.
What are healing crystals?
‘Crystal healing is a term that applies to a certain type of therapy which involves placing gem stones on your body or in nearby places to help draw out negative energy. Crystals have existed on earth for millions of years,’ says Brown. ‘They’re a tool which work with your energy field to absorb, focus and direct energies.’
According to Morgane, people have become more aware of crystal practices during the pandemic.
‘The current situation has upset the balance of many people and invites us to question many parameters of our lives,’ she tells us. ‘Taking care of ourselves shouldn’t be limited to taking care of our body or our appearance but it should include emotional balance as well. Stones and crystals are true allies for all those working on improving their well-being in order to live in harmony.’
Where should you keep healing crystals?
‘People put crystals in interesting places but I like to keep them in a bag, which I’ll put in my handbag or pocket, but they also work well when tucked around the house, depending on what they do,’ notes Brown.
‘Another great place to put crystals is on your nightstand because you can feel their energy while you sleep or behind your computer at work. It’s best to keep them in spots where you’re around them for a substantial amount of the day.’
Top Tip: Crystal healer Emma Lucy Knowles suggests keeping a small crystal in your bra to carry the good vibes around with you all day.
Sounds weird, but trust us, it’s a thing.
