In the orient, rock crystal is considered the perfect jewel, symbolic of purity, infinity, patience and perseverance. Throughout history, in every part of the world, man has valued this transparent, colorless quartz for its benevolent power and faultless beauty. As an amulet, rock crystal is thought to cure ailments of the glands, the eye, the intestines and the heart. Worn by a sleeper, it is believed to prevent bad dreams. Its chief appeal has always been its transparent purity, the very personification of virtue, goodness, and innocence. Those who wear it are kept pure in body and spirit.

The garnet was highly prized in the classical world. Its rich color, the reddish purple associated with royalty, made it especially sought after for jewelry. Therapeutically, garnet is believed to keep the wearer free from wounds, and to promote good health in general. It is especially useful for preventing skin disorders and for giving a glowing complexion.
Tourmaline, which ranges in hue from green to pink, to blue or black, is one of the most intense and beautiful stones known to man. It is said to channel creative energy and focus thought, for which reason it is much favored by artists. When worn on or about the body, tourmaline provides a spiritual and physical balance, a feeling of harmony and happiness. It is valued as a healing stone on all levels, bringing restorative energy to both the body and the emotions. Its bright radiance, its clarity, and the broad spectrum of its colors make tourmaline one of the most magical of stones, possessed of an energy which transforms the wearer bath inside and out.