Gem of the Week

Quartz

We are starting our gem of the Week series with quartz because it is said to be the most powerful and strongest amongst the minerals.
According to Judy Hall, author of The Crystal Bible, quartz is the master healer.  Quartz aids in healing any condition. It balances the body and strengthens it's immune system.  Apparently, quartz soothes burns as well....

(We had a young lady who suffered from burn wounds.  She insisted that only quartz will heal her.  She had given various medical solutions a try and they only worked vaguely.  This woman returned 10 months later to the store and showed off her barely visible scars.  I have to admit that it stunned us.  I am always a bit skeptical and getting quartz would have never entered my mind.  However,  it seemed to have worked for this woman.  A story that I share with caution because I am NOT trying to give any medical advise to anybody.  Yet, it absolutely amazed me to see her results.  I wondered whether it was her believe in the crystal or the crystal itself.  In the end, I have to give credit where it is due.  No matter how she got better - the crystal had something to do with it.. It seems!)

Judy Hall continues:
Quartz harmonizes all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies.
As for it's energy:
'Quartz is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet because of it's unique helical spiral crystalline form.  Found worldwide, it absorbs, stores, releases, and regulates energy and is excellent for unblocking it.....
.. Quartz aids concentration and unlocks memory.  Quartz is an energy saver. Attached to a fuel line in a car, a quartz point reduces fuel consumption.
Quartz points have different facet shapes according to how fast they formed. .... '
                Judy Hall
                The Crystal Bible
                Page 224, Quartz

There are many books to read about Quartz and stones.  The Crystal Bible is one of my personal favorites.  It covers the important things.  There are many good books to read on this subject and in case you have an iPhone some really great applications as well.
Here is a small list of informative books on the subject of crystals, minerals and energy:
Books -
Healing Crystals by Michael Gienger,
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall
iPhone applications -
New Age Stones and Crystals Guide by August Hesse,
Stones and Crystals
By App Core SRL

Now equipped with insight  what a difference it can make to research semi precious stones before using them, you can create pieces that can soar far beyond a gift, a piece of jewelry or decoration.  For some people just touching and receiving the energy from these stones will change and improve their lives.

In addition - it will definitely add a worthy story / experience to anything your creativity will take you to on your bead journey.