Pink October - create pink stone jewelry

Forpink October, Perles & Co is supporting women in the fight against breast cancer, through donations throughout the month of October (at your initiative, when you place your order, a portion of sales will be donated to an association). Every year, celebrities and major brands also support this global cause. Why shouldn't you?

How can we help? Turn all your DIY creations pink! In this article, we'd like to invite you to make trendy jewelry that symbolizes hope, by enhancing the radiance and beauty of natural stones... pink, of course!
Pink stones of all kinds represent femininity, gentleness, love and peace. Perfectly in tune with this important month for all women. Here's a brief overview of pink stones available on our site to create your own pink jewelry (don't forget to take inspiration from our natural stone jewelry tutorials). Charms, pendants, cabochons, beads, jewelry primers... Follow the links to choose your favorite stones, add them to your basket, and create unlimited pink October jewelry!

What are pink-coloured stones?

1 - Pink quartz

This pretty natural pink stone (formerly known as a "semi-precious stone") belongs to the quartz family. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and a density of 2.65 g/cm³.
The color of rose quartz covers several shades of pink, ranging from pale pink to rose.

Since the dawn of time, this natural stone has been associated with love and the heart. So it's hardly surprising that many civilizations associate it with the gods and goddesses of love, beauty and motherhood.
In Greek mythology, rose quartz is said to have been created by the blood of the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite. For the Greeks and Romans, this pink stone came from the gods of love,Amor and Eros, who brought it to earth to spread love and peace. In the Muslim religion and among the Indians, it is associated with the maternal deity.

A gift of rose quartz jewelry is an ideal gift idea for a mother, sister, cousin or best friend.

2 - Rhodonite

This fine stone is a member of the Pyroxenoid family. It has a hardness of between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale and a density of between 3.4 and 3.7 g/cm³.
Rhodonite is essentially composed of pink manganese and silicon.
Rhodonite's color ranges from light pink to bright red, reddish-brown and magenta, with occasional shades of brown and beige. It is streaked with black or gray cloudy lines and inclusions.

Rhodonite has been known since ancient times. It was considered an emotional symbol. It was given as a gift to express feelings of friendship.
The Romans and Greeks wore it as a protective amulet to guard against bandits on their travels.

3 - Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite is often confused with rhodonite. Its color, ranging from pale pink to deep pink, sometimes with white, gray or black stripes and/or patterns, makes it very similar to its cousin.
Its name comes from the Greek "rhodos" meaning "rose", in reference to its pink hue. It has a hardness of between 3.6 and 4 on the Mohs scale.

Throughout history, rhodochrosite has been used to make jewelry, sculptures and decorative objects. For the Incas, this fine stone had great religious significance. They believed that rhodochrosite was the blood of their gods.
More generally, its color is associated with love and emotion. All the more reason to make and wear pink jewelry without moderation for Pink October!

4 - Pink tourmaline

Pink tourmaline belongs to the Tourmaline family, which includes an infinite number of colors. Its seductive color ranges from pale to bright pink. The best-known pink variety is rubellite. Pink tourmaline has a hardness of between 7 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale.
The Egyptians made no mistake, using pink tourmalines for their jewelry. In India, it was a sacred stone, symbolizing love and tenderness. Today, pink tourmaline continues to embody delicacy and love in many jewelry creations. A piece of pink tourmaline jewelry brings softness to any look.

5 - Pink Chalcedony

The color of pink chalcedony can vary from pale pink to dark pink, or even bright pink. It has a hardness of between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale.

Highly appreciated for its soft, soothing color, it has been used since Antiquity in the creation of jewelry, cameos and objets d'art. Today, it can be found in rings, pendants, pearls, earrings... Its delicate beauty and brilliance will enable you to create the most seductive pink stone jewelry.

6 - Strawberry quartz

Strawberryquartz is often confused with rose quartz. But it's another gemstone in the Quartz family. It is distinguished by its pink color, prickled by small inlays, reminiscent of a strawberry (the fruit). Hence the name! This quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

In jewelry, this unique gemstone is often used to create delicate, elegant jewelry, such as pendants, necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings.

7 - Thulite

This natural stone is characterized by its pink hue, evoking softness and tenderness, veined with white. It has a hardness of between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale.
Throughout history, thulite has been used to create jewelry, interior decorations and objets d'art. Its appeal lies mainly in its unique, vibrant pink color. Among the Vikings, thulite was considered a lucky charm, a symbol of protection and courage. Over time, it became a national treasure in Norway.

Today, it is used in jewelry to create pink jewelry, capturing the essence of love and passion in its color.

8 - Pink Jasper

Pink jasper is a variety of jasper whose color ranges from pink to pale pink. It has a hardness of between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale.

This natural stone was used in ancient Egypt and Greece for protective amulets and talismans. Today, this pink stone is still appreciated for its subtle beauty in pink costume jewelry and decorative objects.

9 - Morganite

Morganite is a natural stone of the Beryl family. Its pastel hue, oscillating between pink and peachy pink, evokes tenderness and softness. It's the ideal gemstone for creating women's jewelry. It has a hardness of between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs scale, making it a relatively hard stone.
Throughout history, morganite has been used to make jewelry, particularly engagement rings, because of its romantic color. Today, this gemstone continues to be used to create elegant jewelry.

10 - Pink opal

Pink opal has a captivating color, ranging from light, pleasant pale pink to bright pink, through shades of peach and salmon pink, with shimmering reflections and delicate nuances. It has a hardness of between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

William Shakespeare called it "the queen of gems". Its unique beauty and bewitching play of colors add a touch of elegance and mystery to DIY costume jewelry.

Please note: our gemstones are not sold for lithotherapy. The effects of stones have not been scientifically proven. Natural stones are no substitute for medical expertise or treatment.