Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz Gems: Unveil the Elegance of Pink 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. In addition, Rose Quartz is used for various healing purposes. Rose Quartz has the greatest impact on the Heart Chakra, despite the fact that it is not green.
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.
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Why Buy Rose Quartz?
Not only is Rose Quartz a stunning addition to any jewelry or gem collection, but it's also believed to carry profound emotional healing properties. This pink quartz is considered a must-have for anyone seeking to cultivate love, friendship, and inner harmony.
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. Natural Rose Quartz is a pink quartz.
There are also some Star and Cat's Eye Rose Quartz gemstones which are interesting variations.
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.
Rose Quartz 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.
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Where is Rose Quartz found?
Natural 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 (State of Taquaral), 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. Remember, crystals, faceted and polished Rose Quartz can all be used as birthstones.
