Quartz bracelet.
Material: Clear quartz, Smoky quartz, Hematite, Metal, elastic silicone thread.
Length: about 7in. beads 1-8mm. Size: S - M.

About Smoky Quartz.

History of smoky quartz stone

This mineral is a translucent gem with a crystalline structure. There are other names for it: "rauchtopaz", "smoky rock crystal" and "kengorm". Jewelry craftsmen call it "smoky topaz". "Rauchtopaz" is translated from German as "smoky stone". Quite often it is mistaken for topaz due to its external similarity. But they are completely different minerals.
The inhabitants of Scotland used smoky quartz as an adornment of their national costumes. Hindus are of the opinion that this is the gem of the Buddha.

Description of smoky quartz stone

The mineral, unlike other quartz, is transparent. Its color range is quite wide and varies between light shades of gray and dark chocolate shades. Often the basis of the color is complemented by golden hues. At the base of Smoky Quartz, the tone is darker, so it feels like the color is stretched. This is due to the transparency of the stone.

Its color changes when it is heated. When the temperature rises to 320 degrees, the shade disappears, and the mineral becomes transparent and looks like a crystal. Smoky quartz is a relative of minerals such as citrine, amethyst, rock crystal, and rose quartz. It is silicon dioxide.

Smoky quartz does not need special care. The stone is distinguished by its hardness, which is 7 points. It is very difficult to leave scratches on its surface. Over time, it does not lose its luster and does not become dirty.

There are several methods for cutting smoky quartz:

emerald;
diamond;
stepped.

After each of these methods, smoky quartz impresses with its attractive appearance. Often there are specimens whose color is uneven. For them, the cabochon method is used, which emphasizes the uniqueness and exclusivity of a particular mineral.

Smoky quartz stone deposits

Smoky quartz is mined in the USA (in Colorado and Maine), Brazil, Japan, and Namibia. As a rule, they find a pure gem. True, from time to time there are specimens with impurities of such elements as iron and aluminum. The stone is found in the form of pegmatites, placers, and hydrothermal quartz veins. Deposits are known where the weight of the mineral is hundreds of kilograms.
Application of smoky quartz stone

Jewelry craftsmen work only with natural minerals. They create striking earrings, rings, and bracelets with it. In addition, pendants and beads are made from smoky quartz. Large stones are used to create decorative items.

Smoky quartz is a precious mineral. Its cost varies significantly and can be both relatively affordable and very high.

The magical properties of smoky quartz stone

In ancient times, it was believed that this is a mineral of the other world. There was a belief that smoky quartz was the strongest and darkest gem. With his help, witchcraft rituals were performed to summon and attract the forces of evil to their side. Necromancers tried to summon the spirits of the dead. Oracles reached the state of nirvana, meditated and predicted the future.
The magical properties of the smoky quartz stone made it possible to understand the signals coming from space and deal with the secrets of all things.
Silver settings are great for smoky quartz jewelry because this metal and the gem have similar energy.