On-site
Donghai, Lianyungang
Reading the crystal / Source understanding
We compare crystal rough, bead strands, clarity, natural texture, and color before choosing materials for further review.
Material Origins
Where our materials begin.
We visit crystal and bead markets in China to compare materials, understand how beads are finished, and choose what belongs in a Strandzen kit.
Where They Come From
Beginning in Donghai,
carried into the world.
Donghai County, China is a major crystal trading center. We visit its markets to compare crystal rough, bead strands, clarity, texture, and color in person.
The route continues through Ketang in Shanwei and Liwan in Guangzhou. We compare cutting, drilling, polishing, shape, surface, color, and batch consistency before deciding whether a material belongs in a Strandzen kit.
Step 1
Donghai - Reading the crystal
Step 2
Shanwei - Reviewing the craft
Step 3
Guangzhou - Final selection
On-site
On-site
Shanwei, Ketang
Reviewing the craft / Beads take form
We review cutting, drilling, polishing, shape, and surface quality to understand how the finished beads will feel and wear.
On-site
Guangzhou, Liwan
Final selection / Chosen from the best
Final choices are made through direct comparison: batch to batch, strand to strand, and tone to tone.