08/21/2026
Okay, Playground—sometimes the best material comes to us through the strangest, most fortuitous turns of events…and that is exactly what happened this week.
I somehow ended up with an absolutely massive, 25-pound Veracruz plate from Mexico. This thing is ridiculous. It has an incredible presence, the crystal coverage is beautiful, and I honestly could not wait until Saturday to start showing it off.
We also picked up some of the coolest formations I’ve seen in a while: Mottramite “pineapples” from Maharashtra, India. These are pseudomorphs with white, puffy centers surrounded by large, spiky formations—and they genuinely look like mineral pineapples from another planet.
Then we have lazulite in marble, a beautiful deep-blue mineral often compared to lapis lazuli, along with bright brucite from Balochistan, Pakistan. The color and texture on these pieces are absolutely killer.
And the table isn’t going to be crystals alone.
We also found hand-painted Egyptian papyrus artwork featuring scenes based on traditional ancient Egyptian reliefs that still exist today. Every one has its own character, and they’re going to make an incredible addition to the show.
We’ll also have more of those gorgeous silver phantom selenites from Bermejillo, Durango, Mexico—and yes, we managed to get our hands on Imperial Topaz from Minas Gerais, Brazil.
This is one of those tables where every time I think I’ve picked my favorite piece, I turn around and see something else.
Join us live on Instagram this Saturday, August 22, beginning at:
⚡ 3:00 PM Tucson/Pacific
⚡ 4:00 PM Mountain
⚡ 5:00 PM Central
⚡ 6:00 PM Eastern
I seriously cannot wait to show you these pieces up close. I hope you’ll come hang out with us—and trust me, you’re going to want to see that 25-pound Veracruz plate in person.
See you Saturday at The Crystal Playground. 💎🔥