Our story

                           

We met in 2016 in Samaipata, Bolivia while backpacking after having quit our respective jobs to travel the world. Aniket used to work as a CA in a Big 4 company. I, Gabriela, was an academic psychologist in a Sexual and Affective Education Center.  After we met, we continued the journey together, almost without separating in the 8 years to come. During this time, Aniket published three books describing the travels, in the series called "Tales from the Road" (which you can find on Amazon).

When we met, I was already a crystal lover. A therapeutic experience with the Obsidian Yoni egg attracted me to learn more about crystals and their energies. I traveled with my collection of minerals and in each place I visited I added new travel companions. Aniket had his first collection of minerals during his childhood and traveling with me rekindled his interest and love for them.

In May 2018, while traveling through Nepal, we began selling crystals that we had accumulated from all our previous trips. We also learned to work with wire and created our first jewelry pieces made with much love. At the same time, we opened an Instagram account, where we share our love for crystals, learnings about the energy of minerals, as well as geological aspects. This is how we started Punta Cristal: a traveling online store.

Although the nomadic lifestyle involves many ups and downs and lack of stability, it has been a very positive experience for us, as it led us to create our beloved Punta Cristal project. With everything that has happened in recent years, despite the difficulties and uncertainties, we are very happy to continue working on what we love: finding crystalline beauties to offer to those who also love and appreciate the mineral kingdom.

Thank you very much for choosing us! We hope you find as much joy and beauty in your crystals as we find when selecting them for you.

With love,

Gabriela