The short version: ten durable, easy-to-find stones that make a sensible first collection — clear quartz, amethyst, rose quartz, citrine, black tourmaline, selenite, smoky quartz, tiger eye, carnelian, and fluorite.
Clear quartz — pure silica, the classic clear crystal. Shop
Amethyst — purple quartz (iron + irradiation). Shop
Rose quartz — pink quartz, the gentle heart stone. Shop
Citrine — golden quartz, the sunny one. Shop
Black tourmaline — striated black boron silicate. Shop
Selenite — luminous gypsum; keep it dry. Shop
Smoky quartz, tiger eye, carnelian, and fluorite round out a varied, hard-wearing set. Start with the ones you’re drawn to — visit a Sedona shop to handle them.