My top 3 favorite gemstones

Ever since I was little, the deep variations of purple on top of a pointy geode were so captivating. I couldn't keep my hands off of them. I remember going on a field trip in elementary school, buying my first one in the gift shop and that day started my love for gemstones. Amethyst comes in many varieties of colors, as well as different kinds. Chevron amethyst has striking white stripes throughout the crystal, African amethyst is more of a solid very deep purple that is mesmerizing, and the most common being the purple amethyst. 

Smokey Quartz

Although clear quartz is very popular and even used in most of our electronics, smokey quartz is less popular due to not having as much clarity. I fell in love with this stone in my early 20's, when I visited a local vendor. I looked at all the beautiful black clouds and lines through the stone and felt calm. Although some would say this stone has lesser value because of the clarity and uses, I thought it was perfect. I related so much to this stone, allowing me to accept that even with flaws I can still be wanted.  

Moonstone