Warm and glowing as a candlelit room, smoky quartz has a rich, subtle color that is flattering to the wearer. On a spiritual level, it is among the most valuable of crystals, useful especially for dispersing negative thought patterns and for releasing mental blocks. Smoky quartz is excellent for enhancing meditation, and promotes an awareness of dreams. Anyone wearing this radiant gem is certain to feel as if a dream has come true.

The name amethyst derives from the Greek words meaning "not drunk", for this quartz crystal was believed to keep the wearer sober no matter how much wine he might consume. Prized throughout the ancient world, amethyst was especially popular in Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Amethyst is useful for cleansing the body of impurities, for clearing the mind, and for improving the memory. It gives the wearer pleasant dreams, and is reputed to inspire creativity. Because of its purple hue, amethyst is also said to have a soothing effect on the spirit. The energy level radiating from this royal gem is especially high, causing the wearer to feel wonderful both inside and out.