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HELLO & NAMASTE
This is our story
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It all began in 1994 when Carol opened Crystal Clear, a Mind, Body, Spirit shop in Northampton. Her mission was simple: inspire, uplift, and relax her customers through carefully chosen crystals, books, and music that had touched her own spiritual journey.
A chance creation by Carol - giving info cards with every gemstone bracelet - became an unexpected hit. Seeing the potential, Carol joined forces with Gillian (C&G), and by 2003 they were wholesaling these meaningful bracelets worldwide.
Fast forward to 2010: 35 countries, 35 staff, and £2.5million in sales.
But something felt off. The focus had shifted from inspiration to just... sales. That wasn't the dream. So, in a bold move that spoke volumes about their values, they closed the company - but not before ensuring every single staff member found new employment, with paid leave to do so.
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The next decade became their 'spiritual sabbatical'. During silent retreats, meditations, long walks in nature, and listening to every spiritual teacher they could find, they searched for life's secret sauce.
Their discovery? The present moment holds all the peace we seek. But here's the catch - staying present isn't as easy as it sounds. The mind loves to wander.
Sometimes you need a gentle nudge back to now. While they started with a phone app (random Tibetan gong sounds - very zen), they realized they needed something more... wearable. Enter Buddha Beads.
Worn on the wrist, these beautiful reminders catch your eye throughout the day. Each glance is an invitation to take what Eckhart Tolle calls a "mini-meditation" - just one conscious breath. Simple? Yes. Powerful? Absolutely.
Today, BuddhaBeads are more than just pretty bracelets - they're tools for conscious living. Do you need them to live mindfully? No. But like all the best things in life, they make the journey more beautiful.
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Carol.
Carol loves being in nature and in particular being around and watching birds.
She also loves Pink Floyd, Dire Straits and India - the country and the food.
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Carol has recently completed a 2 year course with the Trust Technique - a method of fostering deep connections between humans and animals through mindfulness and shared moments of stillness, creating a calm and trusting relationship, emphasizing present moment awareness and mutual respect.
Gillian.
Gillian loves being by the sea and playing in the snow.
She also loves Einaudi, Steps, liquorice flyers & Christmas.
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Gillian fosters Guide Dogs and has recently adopted a rejected (read that quietly in case he hears) Guide Dog called Bob.
