Erikord Monthly Mineral Subscription Box

What's in the box: The site does not say what each box contains, but expect mineral specimens chosen from the same stock of named-locality pieces the shop sells individually.

Erikord Gems is an established online mineral and gemstone shop run by Erik, who is described as an accredited gemologist. Its Monthly Mineral Subscription Box sits next to a large catalogue of specimens and loose stones. The shop is clearly strong on detail. Listings give the locality and weight, and faceted stones come with treatment disclosure. The business also stresses traceable sourcing and has a dedicated page explaining its approach. Stock ranges from small Moroccan barite and epidote pieces to certified unheated sapphires and large display specimens, so the curator has a wide range of material to choose from. One tree is planted with every purchase. The subscription starts from $47 USD, but the site does not say what a typical box holds, how many pieces arrive, or how the options differ. You are mostly trusting Erik's taste. Given the quality of the regular stock, that trust seems reasonable. Still, shoppers who want to see exactly what they are paying for may prefer the individual listings, where the exact piece is shown. Canadian buyers should note that prices can display in US dollars, and every shipment is tracked. Overall, this is a credible, knowledgeable seller, but the subscription comes with little published detail.