From the French for 'a thousand grains', the tiny beads of a milgrain accent can add complexity and detail to a Smoky Quartz design, as well as create a vintage or antique look. Yellow gold brings out the bronze and golden colors inside a smoky quartz pendant. White gold will highlight the brown and grey tones of the gem. Either way, you can't go wrong. Topaz is known as the gem that has the power to improve one’s communication skills. A white topaz pendant may make you a more eloquent and confident speaker.