Rose quartz, with its shades of pink ranging from pale to intense, is mined mainly in India, Brazil and South Africa. Renowned for its beauty, this stone is often used in jewelry, notably for pendants and bracelets, and is symbolically associated with love and compassion.
Renowned for its great beauty and soft color, rose quartz has been prized since ancient times not only for honoring the gods but also in jewelry and various fields such as watchmaking and crystal healing. It’s a popular choice for crafting a wide variety of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings…
Create your own piece using our rose quartz jewelry components and draw inspiration from our natural stone jewelry tutorials to craft one-of-a-kind pieces.
This gemstone gets its name from “quaterz,” meaning “bad ore.” Others trace the origin of its name to the German term “gewärtz,” which means “germ” and “growth.” It’s important to note that in the Middle Ages, the word “quartz” referred to all minerals, regardless of their origin or composition.
It is known as the stone of love.
Since time immemorial, this natural stone has been associated with love and the heart. It’s no wonder, then, that many civilizations associate it with the gods and goddesses of love, beauty, or motherhood.
In Greek mythology, it is said that rose quartz was created from the blood of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. For the Greeks and Romans, this pink stone came from the gods of love,Amor and Eros, who are said to have brought it to Earth to spread love and peace. In Islam and among Native American peoples, it is associated with the mother goddess.
The Egyptians used it for an entirely different purpose. They believed in its power to combat aging. They ground the gemstone into powder to make masks that were said to remove wrinkles.
Finally, rose quartz is linked to the Mayan legend of the 13 crystal skulls. The legend tells that 13 skulls carved from different crystals were said to have been brought by celestial beings. They must be reunited (for now, they are scattered across various museums around the world) to reveal life’s greatest mystery to humanity. On the border between Honduras and Rose Quartz, archaeologists found one of them carved from rose quartz.
This beautiful pink stone (formerly classified as a “semi-precious stone”) is part of the large quartz family.
Its hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale, and its density is 2.65.
Rose quartz comes in several shades of pink, ranging from pale pink to deep pink. It can be transparent to opaque.
Deposits of this gemstone are found in India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, southwestern Africa, and the United States.
In crystal healing, rose quartz is associated with love and compassion. Rose quartz is said to have soothing properties. It is believed to calm the heart, promote self-love, and strengthen romantic relationships. Some also believe that this pink stone balances emotions, reduces stress, brings tenderness to the wearer, and promotes inner peace and an open heart.
Crystal healers recommend placing rose quartz on the heart chakra during meditation or energy work. The gemstone is said to promote unconditional love, self-acceptance, harmony, and compassion toward others.
Please note: Our gemstones are not sold for the purpose of crystal healing. The effects of these stones have not been scientifically proven. Natural stones are in no way a substitute for medical expertise or medical treatment.
Like all natural stones, it must be purified and recharged to rid itself of any accumulated negative energy and restore its full power.
To cleanse it, simply soak it for a few hours in a container of distilled salt water. You can also use soil or incense smudging.
Once the rose quartz has been purified, it should be recharged in the sunlight or moonlight. To maximize this process, you can place your gemstone on a cluster of crystals or an amethyst geode.
Cool tones perfectly highlight the soft color of this pink stone. It therefore pairs very well with 925 Sterling Silver or stainless steel. But if you prefer gold tones, there’s nothing stopping you from setting your rose quartz in Gold Filled (laminated gold), gold-plated, 925 Sterling Silver Fine gold plated, or gold-plated stainless steel jewelry settings. It’s a matter of personal taste.
Rose quartz is a gentle stone that pairs well with soothing stones such as amethyst, green aventurine, moonstone, rhodonite, rock crystal, rhodochrosite, chrysocolla, labradorite, or pink tourmaline.
Which stones should you avoid pairing with it? Turquoise, onyx, obsidian, tiger’s eye, ruby, and amber are too powerful. Their energy would overpower the rose quartz.
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