The Chinese Shou Symbol:

The Chinese Shou Symbol (also spelled “Chou”) represents longevity, wealth, and good health. Three of the most important goals in life in Chinese traditional thought are the propitious blessings of happiness (fú 福), professional success or prosperity (lù 祿), and longevity (shòu 壽). 

The Chinese character shòu (壽) is usually found on textiles, furniture, ceramics and jewelry. The ideograph may appear alone or be surrounded by flowers, bats, or other good luck symbols, but will always hold a central position. Birthday gifts which incorporate the Shou symbol have always been popular, and is specially significant when giving to the elderly.

A FEW WORDS ON CLEAR QUARTZ:

Quartz is one of the most widely distributed minerals in the earth’s crust and one of the most common minerals on earth. The most famous localities for magnificent large crystals are in the French Alps, the St. Gotthard Massif in the Swiss Alps, the US, Brazil, and Madagascar.

The word quartz is thought to come from the German word "quarz," and the word crystal comes from the Greek word "krystallos," which means ice.

Quartz is a chemical compound consisting of one part silicon and two parts oxygen. It is the most abundant mineral found at Earth's surface, and its unique properties make it one of the most useful natural substances. Quartz is a durable stone, rating an 8 on the hardness scale. Historically, different varieties of quartz such as agate, amethyst, carnelian, chrysoprase, flint, jasper, onyx, rock crystal, smoky quartz, and tiger's eye have been used as gemstones.

People in the earliest recorded times believed in the magical powers of quartz. Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Greek civilizations used quartz crystals as potent talismans, as it was believed to be a source of power and energy. The Ancient Japanese believed quartz formed from the breath of a white dragon, and regarded it as representing perfection.

Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals. This crystal aids concentration, unlocks memory, and stimulates the immune system. Clear Quartz brings the body into balance, and harmonises all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies.

Note: The mystical/healing powers of Clear Quartz provided here is for entertainment and reference purposes only, and is based on centuries of folklore.