Welcome to Outback Crystal Hunter. We have started to align ourselves directly with factories in China, India, Vietnam to get the best prices possible. When items arrive in Australia from overseas, as we buy multiple items of the same product, we pick a couple out of that lot and have a gemmologist verify item is 100% natural. It has taken us quite a long time to vet these factories and so far we have had no issues. This is a family run business. We hope you will be happy with your purchase and prices. Namaste and Peace be upon you.