This  is a GREAT wand made by my friend Jan.  It is a piece of California driftwood with a polished Brazilian amethyst point.  It has chamois leather around it and is topped with another loose-form very clear light purple amethyst gemstone.  The driftwood on this piece is surprisingly light... it gives the wand a light and airy feel, no doubt also due to the amethyst.  Love it!

Amethyst is a violet or purple variety of quartz and has long been called the "sobriety stone." In ancient Rome, crushed amethyst was added to wine cups to prevent drunkenness. It is said to assist with healing alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, and addictions of all kinds. Amethyst brings energies of stability, peace, calm, balance, courage and inner strength. It has been used to protect against psychic attacks. On the spiritual level, amethyst can help open to communication with angels, telepathy and other psychic abilities. It is an excellent stone for meditation or dream work, past life work, and can help you see your path. It has also been used to help ease the pain of grief, and promote happiness.