Smoky quartz looks like a glass ball someone filled with soft brown smoke.

It's ordinary quartz that got its smoky tint from natural radiation in the rock over a very long time. This A grade sphere is mostly see-through, with a grey-brown haze that shifts from pale to deep. Like any carved sphere, it may show a few tiny marks from the polishing.

Smoky quartz is often called the national gem of Scotland, and it's traditionally linked with grounding and letting go. It's a calm, earthy colour that suits wood, linen and plants. People who find purple or pink a bit much often fall for this one.

How to use it

• Roll it in your hand while you think
• Set it on a stand on your desk
• Pair it with clear quartz on a shelf
• Keep it near the door to feel grounded

Care: Wipe it with a soft cloth, and keep it out of strong sun on a sill, where a clear sphere can focus light.

The details

• Stone: Smoky Quartz
• Weight: 20g to 50g
• Diameter: 3/4" to 1 1/4"
• Options: Extra Small #1 - 1", Extra Small #2 - 1 3/4", Small #1 - 2", Small #2 - 2 1/4", Medium #1 - 2 1/2"
• Sold as: Single piece
• Country of origin: Brazil
• People pick it for: Grounding, Protection, Release
• Chakra: Root