In short, yes, if you want your Sceptre 1's gemstone to sparkle.
The gemstone is gradually illuminated for 10 seconds by an internally-mounted micro RGBW LED when the wealthpiece is placed on a flat surface.
An ultra-thin LiPo battery powers the accelerometer, used to determine when to turn the LED on, and the LED itself. This battery will need to be recharged. The LED will blink red when it needs to be charged, and will pulse green whilst charging