Origins & Global Sourcing

Ethical sourcing and trusted relationships behind Avalon Crystals & Fine Minerals

At Avalon Crystals & Fine Minerals, every specimen is sourced with care, integrity, and respect for both people and the Earth. We work directly with miners, local partners, and trusted dealers worldwide, building long-term relationships based on transparency, fair practice, and shared respect for the mineral world.

China holds a unique and significant place in the world of fine mineral collecting. Regions such as Hunan, Guangxi, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, and Yunnan have produced some of the most important mineral specimens of the modern era.

Avalon Crystals & Fine Minerals works closely with trusted contacts in China, sourcing exceptional specimens including fluorite, stibnite, pyromorphite, quartz, calcite, and associated mineral species from renowned localities such as Huanggang, Yaogangxian, Dalong, and other historic mining districts.

Brazil is one of the world’s most prolific and respected sources of quartz-family minerals. From the mountains of Minas Gerais to the plateaus of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazilian deposits have produced exceptional quartz, citrine, amethyst, tourmaline, and aquamarine specimens admired by collectors worldwide. Brazilian material is valued for its clarity, colour, and scale, and remains a cornerstone of the global mineral trade.

Our sourcing also extends to India, Europe, and the United Kingdom, where we work with long-established contacts supplying minerals such as garnet, chalcopyrite, quartz, calcite, and regional speciality specimens.

These partnerships allow us to offer a diverse and well-rounded collection, combining globally recognised localities with lesser-known but equally fascinating sources.

From the hills of Somerset to the mines of China and the quartz fields of Brazil, every specimen tells a story shaped by time, geology, and the forces of nature.

At Avalon Crystals & Fine Minerals, our mission is to share these natural works of art with honesty, care, and respect — offering crystals and fine minerals that inspire curiosity, appreciation, and connection to the Earth.