Crystal Quartz Gemstone Jewelry Collection

What Is Crystal quartz?

Crystal quartz, also called rock crystal, is the clear and colourless form of natural quartz. It is the most transparent of the quartz family and one of the most abundant minerals on earth, which keeps it accessible while remaining genuinely natural. Every piece in this collection is set and assembled by hand by San Francisco jewellery designer John S. Brana.

What This Collection Offers

This collection brings together 3 pieces set with crystal quartz. Each one is made in the studio rather than sourced from a supplier, so the stones are selected individually and the metalwork is finished by hand.

Benefits and Outcomes

• Clear and colourless – Effectively neutral, so it never clashes with an outfit or with other jewellery
• Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale – One of the more durable stones in this range, suited to regular wear
• Holds a bright polish – Keeps its shine over years rather than dulling like softer organic materials
• Works with every metal – Warm gold-filled, cool silver and everything between, since the stone adds no colour of its own
• Combined with onyx and amber in beaded designs – Clear quartz beside dark and honey stones gives maximum contrast in one strand

Who This Collection Is For

• Anyone who wants one piece that works with every outfit they own
• People building a jewellery wardrobe rather than buying occasion pieces
• Buyers who wear both silver and gold and do not want to commit to either
• Anyone who finds coloured gemstones hard to match

Problems This Collection Solves

Crystal quartz jewellery is the right answer when:

• You need jewellery that will not clash with anything in your wardrobe
• You wear both gold and silver and want a stone that bridges them
• You want natural stone rather than glass or crystal-effect beads
• You are buying a gift and do not know the recipient's colour preferences

Crystal Quartz Pieces in This Collection

The collection currently holds 1 pair of earrings and 2 beaded necklaces. The main differences are the piece type, which stones sit beside the clear quartz, and the price.

The two necklaces are listed at 21 and 23 inches. Check the exact length on each product page before ordering.

Best Pick for Each Shopper

The criteria that matter here are piece type, the colour of the stones paired with the quartz, and budget.

• You want one neutral pair for daily wear – choose the 14K Gold-filled Wire Wrapped Spiral Earrings with Crystal Quartz Gemstones at $240, the only earrings here and the lowest price.
• You prefer warm, golden tones – choose the Amber Citrine Crystal Quartz Beaded Gemstone Necklace at $790, where quartz sits with amber and citrine.
• You want black-and-clear contrast – choose the Crystal Quartz Onyx Amber Beaded Gemstone Necklace at $860, where quartz sits with onyx and amber.
• You are buying a gift and do not know her length or colours – choose the spiral earrings, which need no sizing.
• You want a statement for occasions – choose either necklace, and pick by warm (citrine) or high contrast (onyx).

How to Choose Your Crystal quartz Piece

Three things decide which piece suits you: the type of jewellery, how much stone you want on show, and what you need to check before ordering.

Quick Match by Shopper

• You want one pair that goes with everything – choose the spiral drop earrings. Clear quartz on a gold-filled spiral is neutral enough for any outfit.
• You want contrast rather than a plain neutral – choose the beaded necklace, where clear quartz sits against dark onyx and honey amber.
• You wear both silver and gold – choose the chain maille bracelet, which mixes quartz with amber and onyx and bridges both metals.
• You are buying a gift without knowing the recipient's colours – clear quartz is the safest choice, and earrings need no sizing.
• You want the most durable option – any piece works, since crystal quartz sits at 7 on the Mohs scale.

Criteria that matter most

• Colour depth – crystal quartz is natural stone, so tone varies piece to piece. Check the photographs rather than assuming a uniform shade.
• Hardness – at 7 on the Mohs scale, crystal quartz suits daily wear including rings.
• Metal pairing – warm metals such as copper, bronze and gold-filled deepen warm stones; silver and steel sharpen cool ones.
• Scale – earrings suit anyone regardless of size, necklaces need a length decision, and rings need a size you already know.
• One-of-a-kind pieces – beaded strands are assembled individually and are not repeated once sold.

If you are buying a gift

Earrings are the safest choice, since they need no size. A necklace is the next safest, as long as you know whether the recipient wears short or long lengths. Leave rings unless you know the size, because gemstone rings here are usually made in a single fixed size.

Why Buy From John S. Brana

Explore more in the full gemstone jewellery collection, or read the gemstone jewellery blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is crystal quartz the same as glass?

No. Crystal quartz is a natural mineral. It is clear like glass but considerably harder, at 7 on the Mohs scale, and it holds a brighter polish over time.

Q2. Is crystal quartz the same as cubic zirconia or crystal?

No. Cubic zirconia is a synthetic diamond simulant, and lead crystal is glass. Crystal quartz is a natural stone, mined rather than manufactured.

Q3. Will it go with my other jewellery?

Yes. Clear and colourless stone is neutral, which is why it sits comfortably beside diamonds, pearls, coloured gemstones and any metal.

Q4. How do I keep it clear?

Wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing. Body oils and hairspray dull the surface over time, so put jewellery on last when getting ready.

Collection reviewed and prices confirmed: 29 September 2026.