Our crystals originate from Donghai, Jiangsu Province, China, known as the “Crystal Capital of the World”.
The formation of Donghai crystals is closely related to geological activities such as the Tantanlu Fracture Zone. About 230 million years ago, undersea volcanic eruptions brought silica-rich magma, which crystallized and precipitated to form crystal deposits. Donghai County existing crystal reserves of about 300,000 tons, accounting for more than 70% of the country, and the purity of up to 99.99%, ranking first in the world!
Ancient Period Paleolithic Age (about 10,000 years ago): the “Crystal Gravel Scraper” unearthed at the site of Daxianzhuang in Donghai proves that the ancestors had already used crystal to make tools.
Neolithic Age: 18 drum-shaped crystal beads unearthed at the Xinyi Huahang Culture Site demonstrated the craftsmanship level of early crystal decorations.
Feudal Dynasty Han Dynasty: Crystal small Buddha statues and ornaments unearthed at the ancient city site of Quyang testify to the use of crystal in religion and decoration. Song Dynasty: Su Shi mentioned Donghai crystal nine times, and the term “Crystal Palace” in his Nian Nujiao became a literary image for generations to come. Shen Kuo's “Mengxi Bianan” recorded the “Dicui Zhu” (water gall bladder green crystal) pioneered crystal scientific research. Ming and Qing Dynasties: Crystal became the symbol of official rank, such as “crystal crown” and “plume pipe” in the Qing Dynasty; large-scale armed battles were triggered in Fangshan due to crystal digging, reflecting its economic value.
Modern times 1958: The 3.5-ton “Crystal King” was unearthed and is now in the China Geological Museum, establishing Donghai's reputation as “the best crystal in the world”. Mao Zedong Crystal Coffin: 32.2 tons of Donghai crystals were selected and refined in 1976, becoming an important historical relic. Crystal Festival: Held every two years since 1991, the festival has promoted Donghai as a global crystal distribution center.
