Historically, crystals have underpinned human development economically, technologically and culturally. The importance of crystals links all civilizations across time and space. Crystals help us interpret the past. Their desirability in antiquity helps us trace trading routes between far flung civilizations. Bound up with myth and magic, crystals help bring light help bring light to the different historical world views that have arisen down the ages concerning the immutable link between humans and nature. For thousands of years, crystals have been used for healing, for protection and for adornment. Crystals have never lost their fascination or their value ... they attract abundance, heal and create love while enhancing the environment wherever they are placed. See the Main Group Page for more information. Also visit the Crystals category in the ATHENAEUM for further reading.