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Quartz beads, what type are they made of

Beads are a special decoration that can favorably highlight the neckline and more expressively emphasize the curve of the neck. They can be made from a wide variety of minerals, both precious and semi-precious. But most often on the shelves of shops you can find beads made of quartz, made in a variety of variations and differing not only in design, but also in their properties, which the stone exerts energetically on a person.  

Quartz beads, what type are they made of

What quartz are beads made from?

Most often, when choosing quartz for making beads, they choose higher-quality crystals with high hardness and large size. This is explained by the fact that small stones are harder to strengthen on the basis of the product and often, if such decorations are found, this indicates an extremely accurate and painstaking work of the master. As a rule, any kind of gem is used to make a necklace, but most often in such products there are:

  • rose quartz;
  • rhinestone;
  • rauchtopaz;
  • hairy;
  • ametrine;
  • amethyst.

The basis on which the mineral is attached is either a noble metal: gold and silver, or other materials, namely leather, elastic cord, wood, medical alloys.

Quartz beads, what type are they made of

Often you can find beads with an uncut gem, which has its original appearance, given to it by nature. But in these cases, it has quite impressive dimensions - from 3 cm. You can also find beads made of crushed stones. These are products that very favorably emphasize the femininity of a girl and the romanticism of her nature, especially when it comes to a pink crystal.

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The properties of a natural gem make it possible to use it not only as an ornament, but also as an amulet or as a healing source. So, quartz beads have a very positive effect on the health of their mistress: they treat diseases associated with the respiratory organs, strengthen and activate the thyroid gland, and also act on the solar plexus area, calming and suppressing negative emotions. They also help to improve sleep, get rid of disturbing dreams and insomnia. It is believed that the regular wearing of quartz beads helps to strengthen immunity, and the mineral itself creates a dome that helps protect the wearer from colds and flu.

Quartz beads, what type are they made of

The magical properties of a quartz necklace, regardless of its variety, include:

  • disclosure of creative potentials;
  • assistance in making important decisions in difficult life situations;
  • attracting the interest of the opposite sex;
  • protection from external negative influences, including witchcraft love spells, evil eye, damage.