The BE. Standard

How every stone is checked.

Four things we do to every stone before it reaches you. Each one is public, so you can check our work, or use it on any other seller.

Five amethyst beads read for transparency, from 5 on the left to 1 on the right

01 · Grade

Crystal 4T™

Transparency, Tone, Texture, Treasure. Each read from 1 to 5; the lowest reading sets the tier. About four in five stones do not pass.

Read the grading standard →
Two overlapping pages of a smoky quartz Stone Origin Record, showing the cover and bracelet

02 · Record

Stone Origin Record

Every piece ships with its lot ID, origin level and treatment status. Tap the card in the box to open the record for your own piece.

Read about the record →
BE. Stone Buying Checklist cover

03 · Check

Buying Checklist

Ten checks for any crystal bracelet, from any seller: dye, glass, treatment, chips, clasp and fit. Free A4 PDF.

Open the checklist →
Garnet Strand Bracelet with its care verdict for fifteen everyday situations

04 · Care

Care & Durability

Water, sun, sleep, sport. What each stone we work with can take, and what the weakest part of your piece decides.

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