Rose Quartz Necklaces & Pendants

Rose Quartz has been appreciated for its’s delicate pink beauty for thousands of years. Beads made of Rose Quartz have been discovered at archaeological sites in Mesopotamia. Women in ancient Egypt wore Rose Quartz necklaces, and used Rose Quartz Stone on their faces, as the pink rose quartz stone was thought to be an elixir of youth.

Crystal Knowledge  Rose Quartz:

Type

Rose Quartz is a semi-precious gemstone, a pale to bright pink variety of quartz that gets its delicate pink colours due to microscopic mineral inclusions of silicate fibres.

Colour

Pale pink, almost white to bright rose pink. Rose Quartz gets its name from its fair rose pink colour. We sell light to medium pink Rose Quartz. 

Curiosity:

Women in ancient Egypt wore Rose Quartz rings, and used Rose Quartz Stone on their faces, as the pale pink stone was thought to be an elixir of youth. Legend says that Isis, goddess of fertility, life and motherhood would use the pink gemstone on her cheeks and around the eyes to prevent wrinkles. This practice lives on today, a millennium later with modern Rose Quartz face rollers. Common in anti-ageing skincare regimes. 

History

Rose Quartz has been appreciated for its’s delicate pink beauty for thousands of years. Beads made of Rose Quartz, once Rose Quartz necklaces have been discovered at archaeological sites in Mesopotamia, believed to have been the first urban civilization in the world dating back to 7000 years BC.  Rose quartz frequently occurs in both Greek and Roman mythology. According to legend, Eros brought the powerful pink gemstone down from the Mountain Olympus to spread love and romance throughout the mortal earth.

How to care for your crystal:

Prolonged exposure to light sources can change the colour of the crystal. Store your Rose Quartz jewellery in the dark, for example in the provided pouches or in a jewellery organizer. Avoid wearing your crystals several days in a row during the summer season.

Birthstone:

 Rose Quartz is not a traditional birthstone.

Zodiac Crystal:

Rose Quartz is the zodiac stone for the astrology sign Scorpio.