Welcome to Beyond Bohemian
Based in sunny Naples, Florida, we’re more than a crystal shop—we’re a business with a mission. At Beyond Bohemian, we specialize in both retail and wholesale crystals, working exclusively with artisan communities, worker cooperatives, and small family operations worldwide.
Our goal is simple yet profound: to ensure that every product we offer has a positive social and environmental impact. Through strict ethical sourcing standards, we guarantee that every crystal in your hands reflects care and respect for the planet and its people.
Beyond Bohemian specializes in finding sources that always put the people and the environment first before profits.
Our Mission: Ethical Sourcing at Its Core
Unlike many in the crystal industry, we don’t take the term "ethical sourcing" lightly. It’s not just a buzzword to us—it’s a commitment.
We personally verify that every supplier we work with:
Complies with Regulatory Standards: This includes mining certificates, environmental licenses, and labor laws.
Goes Beyond Compliance: We actively seek out sources that make a tangible, positive impact on their communities and the environment.
This level of care means that many items you see in the market won’t make it to our inventory. We refuse to carry products linked to environmental or social harm, even if there’s demand. Every crystal is 100% natural—never lab-created, heat-treated, irradiated, or artificially altered.
Our business is built on transparency and the belief that doing the right thing matters, even when it’s not the easiest or most profitable path.
Our Journey
In 2015, Paul Oliver founded Beyond Bohemian while pursuing a graduate degree in psychology.
During his time working in the crystal industry, Paul witnessed troubling realities behind the scenes. Gem shows, vendor interactions, and misleading claims of "ethical sourcing" revealed a stark contrast to the values of peace and love the industry often promoted. Armed with his background in psychology and an eye for spotting deception, Paul realized the industry needed true accountability.
Beyond Bohemian began with a simple but ambitious mission:
Guarantee Ethical Origins: By building direct connections with mines, lapidaries, and small businesses.
Promote Transparency: To always share the truth about where our crystals come from.
At first, Beyond Bohemian was built on rockhounding and personal collections, gradually evolving into a trusted source for truly ethical crystals. Over time, Paul forged strong relationships with a select group of suppliers—fewer than he can count on his hands and feet. These partnerships included worker cooperatives, small family-owned businesses, and eventually, our very own lapidary in Lima, Peru, acquired through a partnership with Gemrock.
In 2018, Beyond Bohemian began transitioning into a wholesale-first business model. As a retailer, it was often difficult to meet the minimums required to establish direct connections with ethical sources. Wholesale not only allowed us to overcome this challenge but also enabled us to amplify our impact. By focusing on volume and supplying ethical goods to other businesses, we could fill a void in the market where truly ethical wholesalers, especially in the U.S., are rare.
In 2024, Beyond Bohemian took a major step forward by acquiring co-ownership of Gemrock and funding a new lapidary in Lima, Peru. This milestone solidified our commitment to ethical sourcing and gave us direct oversight of the mining and polishing process. With a dedicated team of artisans in Lima, we ensure every product is crafted with care, quality, and transparency—offering a level of accountability that sets us apart in the industry.
Today, Beyond Bohemian is proud to be the exclusive wholesale distributor of Gemrock’s unique Peruvian polished products in North America. This partnership allows us to share beautifully crafted crystals while empowering the artisans and communities behind them.
At Beyond Bohemian, we’re not just about selling crystals—we’re about creating a positive ripple effect. By supporting small businesses, artisans, and cooperatives, we contribute to sustainable livelihoods, fair wages, and environmental preservation around the world.
Why Beyond Bohemian Stands Out
We know you have options when it comes to crystals. Here’s what makes us different:
Authentic Ethical Sourcing
Our products come directly from worker cooperatives, small businesses, and family-owned mines, as well as our own team of artisans in Peru. By co-owning Gemrock and overseeing a dedicated lapidary in Lima, we ensure that every crystal reflects care, transparency, and accountability. These partnerships ensure that every piece contributes to fair wages, community development, and environmental preservation.
Transparency
We’re upfront about the origins of every product. From the mine to your hands, you’ll know the story behind your crystal.
Eco-Friendly Shipping
We use only recycled and compostable materials to ship your order, reflecting our dedication to sustainability.
Selective Inventory
We don’t chase trends or profits. If a product doesn’t meet our ethical and environmental standards, it doesn’t make it into our inventory.
Positive Impact
A portion of our annual profits supports organizations advocating for social change and ecological preservation. Additionally, every order plants a tree in Africa through our partnership with Eden: People+Planet, helping restore ecosystems and provide sustainable employment to local communities.
Our Vision
Beyond Bohemian isn’t just a business—it’s a way to inspire change. By choosing to support us, you’re helping to create a world where:
Worker cooperatives thrive and provide sustainable livelihoods.
Artisans and small businesses receive fair compensation.
Environmental preservation is prioritized over profit.
Our mission is to share a piece of the Earth for others to love and enjoy while promoting peaceful and ethical practices.
Thank You for Supporting Beyond Bohemian
Your support allows us to continue building relationships, improving transparency, and raising the bar for ethical sourcing in the crystal industry.
Discover the difference of truly ethical sourcing.
Paul & Zina Oliver
Owners of Beyond Bohemian