Quartz would be nice, how about a diamond or gold one

although the only one i got is a quartz one ,well some non precious stone , i think its from india it was my d

wood i like wood ,chess sets of course

 

wood pieces are natural and good for the eyes.

Quality wood is better than plastic, but either way, they have to be weighted.  But people don't want to kill trees just to play chess--in that case, plastic is okay.

I think wood is better, they don't get mutilated easily