Stone Name: AAA Grade Chevron Amethyst/Smoky Quartz
Stone Size: 6mm/3mm
Stone Color: Purple/White/Gray
 
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Base Cord: Gray
Thread: Light Gray
 
Metaphysical Properties: Amethyst may help with stress relief, enhanced dreams, spiritual awareness, and emotional healing. Smoky Quartz may help with spiritual protection, energy cleansing, grounding and transformation.
Chakra: Amethyst- Third Eye, Crown Smoky Quartz- Root, Solar Plexus
Birthstone/Zodiac: Amethyst-February/Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, & Capricorn Smoky Quartz- Capricorn, Scorpio
 
Found all over the world, Amethyst is a variety of quartz, widely popular among many cultures and admired for its striking purple hues. The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning "not intoxicated." In ancient Greek and Roman times, it was believed to ward off intoxication. Associated with Bacchus, the god of wine, the legend holds that carrying an Amethyst while drinking would help one remain sober and maintain mental clarity.
 
Today, many use Amethyst to enhance spiritual consciousness, particularly during meditation. It is believed to help awaken intuition and facilitate connection with higher-frequency energies. Amethyst is also the birthstone for those born in February.
 
Some of the finest Smoky Quartz crystals are found in the United States, Australia, and Africa, though this versatile gemstone occurs naturally in many parts of the world. Known for its translucent brown to nearly black coloration, Smoky Quartz gets its distinctive hue from natural radiation interacting with aluminum impurities within the crystal structure over time.
 
This powerful stone has a rich cultural history. In Scotland, it is considered the national gem, where it is traditionally known as "Cairngorm"—named after the Cairngorm Mountains where it was commonly found. The ancient Druids, who revered nature and the elements, valued Smoky Quartz for its connection to the earth and its grounding energy. They believed it offered protection from negative forces and used it in ceremonial tools and sacred rituals.
 
In the realm of crystal healing and metaphysical practices, Smoky Quartz is highly regarded for its ability to absorb and transmute negative energy, acting as a powerful energetic cleanser. It is often used to clear the aura, release emotional blockages, and create a sense of inner stability and calm. Its grounding properties are believed to connect you more deeply to the physical world, making it an ideal stone for meditation, especially when working with the root chakra.