Okay, so I got these polished gemstone chips expecting some magical crystal vibes, but... reality check? They're more like fancy river rocks with a few sparkly exceptions.

The good: The 1lb bag does weigh 1lb (shoutout to my kitchen scale for confirming). There are some legit pretty pieces - spotted tiny amethyst, carnelian, and what might be jade. The colors do look nice in my resin projects!

The not-so-good: About 70% are just... smooth stones? Like the kind you'd skip across a lake. The '27 varieties' claim feels generous - I counted maybe 8 distinct types in my batch.

Pro tip: If you're buying these for crafts, they work great! But crystal healers might want to look elsewhere. Also, a pound looks WAY smaller than you'd imagine - think baseball sized handful.

Final verdict: 3/5 stars. Cute for decor, but manage those crystal expectations!