Tips for Beginners to Find the Right Crystals for You

There are thousands of beautiful and beneficial crystals out there — but how do you find the right ones for you?

Whether you’re starting your collection or deepening your connection to crystal energy, these simple tips will help you choose stones that align with your spirit, your home, and your intentions.

1. Let Your Eyes and Intuition Guide You

When shopping for crystals, your intuition is your greatest guide. Pay attention to the pieces that immediately attract you — whether it’s the color, the shimmer, or the way a stone seems to pull your attention. That magnetic feeling is your energy responding to a crystal’s frequency.

And yes,  that connection can happen even through a screen. When browsing Crystals.com, your body and subconscious mind will subtly signal what feels right for you. Follow the oohs, ahhs, and gut-level yeses that arise — your inner guidance knows what you need.

For example: you may start looking for a stone to attract love, but find yourself drawn to grounding Black Obsidian. That pull could mean you’re ready to clear old energy first — so your heart can open to what’s next.

This is where crystal healing begins: with trust, intuition, and resonance.

Then research the properties & benefits of each crystal

2. Research the Meaning and Benefits

Once you’ve found a crystal that captivates you, explore its energetic and emotional properties. Our Crystal Encyclopedia and Blog are great places to dive deeper into the meanings and uses of different stones.

You might discover that your intuitive choice aligns perfectly with what your soul or environment needs.

Remember — crystal energy speaks through feeling, not logic. Stay open to the stones that call to you, even if they surprise you.

3. Start with the Essentials

If you’re just beginning your journey, start with a few foundational stones that balance, protect, and uplift your energy.

• Amethyst: for peace, protection, and clarity

• Rose Quartz: for self-love and compassion

• Clear Quartz: for amplification and focus

• Smoky Quartz: for grounding and emotional release

These timeless favorites work beautifully in any collection and are excellent for meditation, manifestation, or interior design.

You can also explore our Crystals for Beginners Collection — carefully curated to help you start your journey with intention and ease.

If you feel overwhelmed with too many options, feel like you’re drawn to every pretty crystal you see and just can’t decide, you might want to start with some of the essential must-have stones for everyone’s collection. Think amethyst, rose quartz, clear quartz, and smoky quartz if you don’t have those yet.

Also, check out our post sharing our fave crystals for beginners, along with tips to use them in everyday life. These are some crystals that anyone can benefit from no matter what they’re going through.  

And pro tip: no matter which crystal you choose to bring home (or maybe they choose you :), you’ll want to be sure to cleanse it once you receive it.

This will clear out any unwanted energies it's picked up along the way on its journey into your hands and is also a beautiful way to welcome your new crystal into your life and connect with its energy. It’s the start of your relationship together, so start with a clean slate.

You can cleanse your new crystal friends with smudge smoke, moonlight, on the Earth or place it on a piece of selenite overnight. 

No matter which crystal you choose, you’ll have a better experience with it the more you use it, give it attention, tell it your intentions, meditate with it, carry it with you, keep it near you. They can only help you if you use them! 

Have fun, admire and play with your crystals, and they’ll open you up to lots of magic in your life.

 Learn about some of the best crystals to open your third eye on our blog here..