Our Story

Julia Sotomayor grew up in the crystal-rich mountains of Colorado, where weekends often meant exploring mining claims and uncovering hidden treasures within the earth. Surrounded by minerals from an early age, she developed not only a deep appreciation for their natural beauty but also a curiosity about how they form and the stories each piece carries. That love grew into a lifelong passion for rockhounding and lapidary art.

Ben Pritchard’s journey began with a fascination for the diversity and perfection found in fine mineral specimens. Over the years, his collection has grown alongside his knowledge, as he’s spent countless hours researching, photographing, and sharing minerals with fellow enthusiasts. For Ben, each specimen is more than just a crystal—it’s a piece of earth’s history frozen in time.

Now, in the quiet mountains of Northern California, our paths have come together. With Julia’s roots in the field and Ben’s collectors eye, we share a vision: to hand-select and share minerals that inspire the same sense of wonder we feel when we first held them. Every specimen in our collection is chosen with care, not just for its beauty, but for the story it tells.