Rose Quartz Gemstone Guide
This romantic quartz variety delivers a spectacular display of translucent pastel warmth and exceptional light performance. At Tivon, we select only the top 5% of loose natural gemstones from this delicate branch to ensure every selection showcases an even, soft rose-coloured pink saturation and an abundance of internal life. Named directly after its beautifully tender blush appearance, this highly robust mineral tree has been deeply revered since antiquity as an exquisite global symbol of true femininity, kindness and deep forgiveness.
Read below to explore the famous Scandinavian and African geography, essential care rules regarding prolonged light exposure and core value factors of this magnificent Quartz variety in our comprehensive Rose Quartz Gemstone Guide. Alternatively, view our masterfully curated Quartz jewellery collection to discover a breathtaking gemstone that shines with delicate, translucent pink hues across our signature statements, including luxury Quartz rings, exquisite Quartz earrings and stunning Quartz pendants, each designed to stand as a personal family legacy.
About Rose Quartz
What colour is Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz is pink.
Where is the name Rose Quartz derived from?
The name Rose Quartz is derived from its appearance – soft & delicate rose-coloured pink.
What is the symbolism of Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz is widely recognized as a symbol of femininity, gentleness, forgiveness, compassion, kindness and tolerance.
What gemstone family does Rose Quartz belong to?
Rose Quartz belongs to the Quartz gemstone family.
Is Rose Quartz a birthstone?
Yes, Rose Quartz is the birthstone of January (Alternative).
What is the hardness of Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz is 7.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered hard.
Where is Rose Quartz geographically located?
The finest Rose Quartz come from Brazil, Sweden, Namibia, USA.
What is the cleaning procedure for Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Please avoid prolonged exposure to bright light. It must not be cleaned using steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners.
What are the value factors of Rose Quartz?
The value factors of Rose Quartz are its intensity of colour as well as its brilliance and the "life" of the stone. The size of the stone also counts as a value factor.
The Quartz Family Spectrum
Rose Quartz belongs to the incredibly diverse macrocrystalline Quartz family, sharing the exact same resilient structural DNA while expressing a breathtaking array of natural color. Expand your gemological knowledge and discover the unique histories of its direct geological siblings. Discover serene, mint hues in our Green Amethyst & Prasiolite Gemstone Guide. Learn about vibrant, sun-drenched radiance in our Lemon Quartz Gemstone Guide, the ancient world's most coveted royal purple secrets in our Amethyst Gemstone Guide, the deep, enchanting smoky-hued ambiance in our Smokey Quartz Gemstone Guide and the radiant, sun-kissed golden fire in our Citrine Gemstone Guide.
