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Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz or 'the Love Stone' is as popular now as it was in ancient cultures from Sumeria to Egypt going back to the dawn of civilization.
With the trifecta of an illustrious history, enviable spiritual powers and good looks, Rose Quartz is a wonderful gemstone to have.
Rose Quartz Colors
Rose Quartz is basically a pink gemstone which tends to have delicate pastel colors in an opaque or translucent stone which gives them an almost milky appearance.
Read more about gemstones colors here
Rose Quartz Species
As its name suggests, Rose Quartz is a type of quartz like amethyst, citrine, smoky quartz and many others. They are all part of the same species and are differentiated by their color - amethyst is purple or violet, citrine is yellow or orange and so on. Rose Quartz is a pink quartz.
There are also some Star and Cat's Eye Rose Quartz gemstones which are interesting variations.
What are the spiritual benefits of Rose Quartz?
One of the legends about Rose Quartz tells of the Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite and her lover, Adonis, lying in each others' arms after being attacked. The blood from their wounds mingled and dripped onto some plain white quartz. This quartz was stained pink forever and symbolized their eternal love.
This story is indicative of the virtues of Rose Quartz which include:
- Unconditional Love
- Attracts Love and Romance
- Compassion
- Curing Heartbreak
See our detailed article on Rose Quartz meaning and uses
Rose Quartz and the Chakras
The Chakras - energy centers located around the body - are usually influenced according to the color of the gemstone. However, even though it is not green, Rose Quartz can unblock the Heart Chakra allowing you to open your heart to new romances, friendships and relationships.
Find more details on Chakra gemstones here
Rose Quartz Price
In general, the deeper pink colors of Rose Quartz are slightly more expensive than the lighter tones but since the pastel colors also have their fans, the price difference is not very much - Rose Quartz is a very affordable gemstone.
Carat Weight
Rose Quartz can be found in some very large carat weights - well over 100 carats - but still remain available at a reasonable price. A fine quality faceted Rose Quartz will rarely go above $5 per carat - no matter the size - and will often cost much less.
Exotic Star Rose Quartz stones can also come in substantial weights and are just around $2 per carat for a very powerful spiritual crystal.
For more details please refer to our full Rose Quartz Info page here
Treatments
Rose Quartz is not typically treated in any way other than cutting and polishing.
Any treatments our Rose Quartz gemstones receive would be clearly and fully disclosed on our product pages.
Rose Quartz History
Archaeological evidence suggests that Rose Quartz beads have been used by humans for close to 10,000 years! Ancient Assyrians, Egyptians and Greeks made them into amulets, seals and decorative ornaments and many legends were told about this lovely pink stone.
Where is Rose Quartz found?
Rose Quartz is a fairly abundant gemstone found in several locations around the world - there is even a Rose Quartz Mountain in Sri Lanka.
Most gemstones come from Brazil, South Africa, India and Madagascar.
What jewelry is Rose Quartz suitable for?
Rose Quartz is rated at 7 on Mohs hardness scale like all quartzes and is durable enough for most jewelry items including daily wear pieces.
As Rose Quartz is readily available in large carat sizes at very reasonable prices it is ideal for experimental pieces or for artisan jewelry makers who want to create interesting one-off jewelry items.
If you are a jewelry making hobbyist, Rose Quartz makes a perfect beginner's gemstone. Not only can you find pieces large enough to work with easily but it will not become too expensive if things go wrong.
Birthstones and Anniversaries
Rose Quartz is an alternative birthstone for January and October
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