These very simple earrings are appealing to me just for that reason. No frills, just simple, smooth lines and materials. Clear/Crystal Quartz is the clear, or crystal member of the Quartz family. Clear Quartz, Crystal Quartz or Rock Crystal Quartz is the alternate birthstone for the month of April and can be applied to any chakra. It is referred to as rock crystal in the lapidary/rock hound world. Quartz is said to bring the energy of the stars into the soul. Traditionally, the natural Quartz crystal was said to both harmonize and align human energies - thought, consciousness, emotions - with the energies of the universe and to make these greater energies available to humanity. The natural tendency of Quartz is for harmony, and it is recognized as a "stone of power". Quartz crystals can be used to amplify both body energy and thoughts. It can assist in the creation of power and can provide for clarity in thinking to enable thoughts to more effectively influence matter and can be used to communicate with minerals, plants, animal, and intelligent forces outside of the physical dimension. Quartz is also said to dispel negativity in ones energy field and environment, as well as aligning the chakras, making it a very powerful healer. (via etsy.com)