EXHIBIT 5.1

                 [LETTERHEAD OF GARY C. WYKIDAL & ASSOCIATES]



                                 August 18, 1997



THE QUARTZ GROUP, INC.
3029 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, California 92704

     RE:  The Quartz Group, Inc. 1997-II Stock Award Plan -
          Registration Statement on Form S-8

Gentlemen:

     As counsel for The Quartz Group, Inc. a Colorado corporation
(the "Company"), we have examined the Registration Statement being filed on Form
S-8 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended in connection with the
registration of an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock $.001 par value
per share (the "Shares") to be issued pursuant to the Company's 1997-II Stock
Award Plan (the "Plan"). We have also examined the resolution of the Board of
Directors approving the Plan.

     Based on the foregoing, it is our opinion that the 500,000 Shares to be
issued under the Plan and against full payment therefor in accordance with the
respective terms and conditions of the Plan will be legally and validly issued,
fully paid and nonassessable.

     We consent to the filing of this opinion as an Exhibit to the Registration
Statement.



                                  Sincerely,

                                  /s/ GARY C. WYKIDAL

                                  Gary C. Wykidal


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