Selling crystals: How influencers profit from exploitation in India | DW Documentary

On social media, crystals are hyped as a cure for all sorts of ailments, and for beauty and spiritual purposes. Consumers hope to gain all sorts of benefits. But what is life like for the adults and children sourcing the crystals? We investigate the crystal hype and discover that behind the shiny surface, there is a ruthless, profit-driven web spanning the globe. 

0:00 Intro
0:36 Crystal live sale: behind the scenes
1:49 A successful business
2:48 Celebrities endorsing crystals
4:03 Jaipur: India’s gemstone hub
4:33 Hazardous work inside a polishing unit
6:01 Trafficked into child labor in a bangle workshop
8:13 Children risking their lives in rat-hole mining
10:50 Influencers tout healing crystals as remedies
11:56 What’s behind crystal healing?
13:35 Jaipur’s crystal trade
15:40 Who controls standards in crystal supply chains?
16:45 Can the EU supply chain law help?
17:37 What can shop owners do?
19:46 Credits

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