Our Founder

Hello, Marigolds!

Life gives us moments we never forget moments that shape us, test us, and sometimes break us open. My journey with crystal geology began during one of the hardest chapters of my life, after losing both my father and my sibling. Grief felt like unfamiliar terrain: sharp, shifting, and impossible to navigate. The world around me eroded in ways I didn’t expect, and I found myself walking a path I never imagined I’d face alone.

But in the middle of that heaviness, I found my way back to something simple and grounding nature. My father used to call them “rocks,” but to me, they became something more. Studying crystals, learning their stories, and reconnecting with my favorite flower, the marigold, slowly pulled me out of the numbness. Nature became my compass.

As I dove deeper into the science of crystal formation, something clicked. Crystals are created through pressure, heat, disruption, and uncertainty the very same forces that reshape us in our hardest moments. They endure volcanic heat, rushing waters, and years of erosion, yet they emerge strong, structured, and stunning. Some even appear rough or blemished on the outside, only to reveal breathtaking beauty within like agate or calcite. That truth stayed with me: transformation isn’t always pretty, but it is powerful.

Through hiking, exploring, and cave mining, I began collecting unique crystals and turning them into décor and accessories. But it wasn’t just about what they looked like — it was about what they represented. They reminded me that life is about creating your own calm, finding your footing, and choosing to grow even when the world feels heavy. The journey changed me, humbled me, and shaped me into someone I know my father and sibling would be proud of.

My hope is that Marigold Crystal Collection inspires you in the same way.
To find beauty in the unexpected.
To create your own calm.
To keep going, even when the path feels uncertain.
Because just like the crystals formed deep within the earth, you are becoming something strong, resilient, and extraordinary.

Every piece in my collection comes directly from nature. Once a crystal finds its home, new discoveries are mined and shared each one with its own story, its own journey, its own reminder of what can be created under pressure.

Thank you, truly, for being here. Your support means more than I can ever express.

Love,

Takiyah Durham 

Founder, Marigold Crystal Collection