Gemstone Beads, Rose Quartz, Natural, Round, 8mm

8mm, Natural, Round, Rose Quartz, Gemstone Beads, like the delicate pink rose for which it is named, is associated with love the world over.

Beautiful in its own right, it is mutually complementary with other pastel gemstones.

Given its name, it should be no surprise that Rose Quartz is renowned for its beautiful pink color, which ranges from gentle, blush-colored hues to more vivid shades of pink.

The coloring of rose quartz is the result of a small amount of the element titanium that makes up a part of the mineral’s composition.

Another key characteristic of rose quartz is its luster, as Rose Quartz Beads usually have a shiny finish.

Rose Quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis.

Their blood was commingled when Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by Ares (disguised as a wild boar).

Their blood stained White Quartz to make it a rose-pink color.

Later, it became customary for the Romans to use the stone as a gift of love.

Rose Quartz is associated with love, the heart and beauty, and is thought to be a healing aid for the heart chakra. Imbalances of this chakra have been said to cause colds, allergies and psychosomatic illnesses.

When in balance, the heart chakra is thought to make one open to love and compassion. Some believe that Rose Quartz has calming effects and helps people develop strong friendships.

Rose Quartz is fairly hard, so it can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner.

Avoid heat with most forms of colorful Quartz's to prevent hue shift.

Store Rose Quartz out of direct sunlight to preserve its color.

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.

NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.

• Mohs Hardness: 7
• Diameter: 8mm
• Hole: 1mm
• Strand Length: 39.3cm
• SOLD PER STRAND - APPROXIMATELY 47 BEADS PER STRAND