Smokey Quartz. Smoky Quartz was known as a Stone of Power. To the ancient Druids, it was sacred and signified the potent dark power of Earth gods and goddesses.. In other cultures it guided souls to the afterlife, served in shamanistic rituals and tribal ceremonies, and was utilized in magic.. These stones are strongly protective and are excellent stones for all of us to keep within our aura at all times.. Energy Healing Properties. Smoky Quartz is one of the most powerful stones to use in crystal healing layouts to activate and purify the Base or Root Chakra.. Smoky Quartz’s phenomenal power, then and now, lies in its ability to protect and ground one physically and spiritually to this world,. and to absorb and transmute significant amounts of negative energy and release it into the Earth to be neutralized naturally.. It provides a vital shield against psychic attack, emotional and environmental stress, and is used extensively in healing and meditation.. Size & Fit. 108 beads at 7 mm each. Hangs 22 in / 56 cm.. Length is approximate as each piece of jewelry is unique.. Our malas are handmade. With loving intention in every detail, and the strength to last many years of wear and meditation.