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Deliveries & returns
SHIPPING INFORMATION Shipping to mainland France, Corsica (excluding DROM-COM), Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg Carrier: La Poste Prices: Actual shipping costs except in the event of promotion Shipping times: Shipping within 48 hours (2 working days) after receipt of payment Delivery times: Tracked delivery 48 hours (2 working days) except in the event of an exceptional delay by the carrier. These deadlines exclude orders placed... -
Ethical lapidary
What makes a lapidary “ethical”? Short supply chain Relatively few mines sell directly to retail stores. Most often, a lapidary (stone polishing factory) is a crucial part of the journey from Earth to a crystal's pocket. Ideally, the lapidary should be located in the same country as the mine and source its supplies directly from it. In some cases, the lapidary may travel to... -
Ethical Mining
What makes a mine “ethical”? Good safety standards An ethical mine must have good safety standards in place to protect workers. Each country determines its own mine safety standards, depending on the size and purpose of the mine. Official standards may be publicly displayed, but information about specific mines is rarely available. The application of standards varies greatly. Studying local government, and its reputation...