Fair trade jewellery, malachite and rose quartz earrings : £8.59

PROPERTIES OF ROSE QUARTZ

Clear Quartz is pure or nearly pure Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), made of Silicon and Oxygen which is the Earth’s most common elements. If any impurities are present, these are normally a result of trace elements of Aluminum, Lithium, Potassium or Sodium.

Fair trade earrings with rose quartz : £4.99

The pale pink colour of rose quartz can range from transparent to translucent. Transparent rose quartz is very rare and the colour is very subtle unless in a large piece of mineral where the colour is more concentrated due to the greater mass. On the other hand, the more translucent rose quartz is much more readily available and is used extensively for making beads, cabochons and carvings, pendants, earrings and necklaces.

Indigo Ocean has a very elegant and moderately priced range of fair trade jewellery hand made in India from solid silver. Our vast range of fair trade jewellery pieces are inlaid with various combinations of semi precious gemstones. We have fair trade silver stud earrings, fair trade hook earrings, silver pendants and silver bracelets. We have a great selection of fair trade silver jewellery with stones such as blue chalcedony, malachite, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, moonstone, moonstone rainbow and rose quartz. All of our fair trade silver jewellery is exchanged for a fair wage. Below is a selection of fair trade earrings inlaid with rose quartz.

HISTORY

Although not much is known historically about Rose Quartz, beads were found in the area once known as Mesopotamia (today’s Iraq) that date back to 7000 BC. Rose Quartz jewellery was known to be crafted by the Assyrians during the time span of 800-600 BC, and it is believed that the Assyrians along with the Romans were first to use this stone. The Romans used it for making seals as a sign of ownership and considered it a strong healing stone. Egyptians believed the pink stone prevented aging. 

ORIGIN

Rose Quartz is predominantly mined in Brazil but can also be found in Madagascar, Germany, India and South Africa.

FOLKLORE

Historically Rose Quartz has long been a symbolic gemstone synonymous with love and beauty and in modern day terms it is now known as the “Stone of Gentle Love” or the “Stone of Unconditional Love”. I wonder if this is because of its gentle pink colour which is normally associated with matters of heart – ie: love…..??

Traditionally Rose Quartz has been given as presents to newborn babies with the belief this will aid their transition from the spirit world to the physical realm, gently integrating the two and helping with adjustment. This stone is also said to help mend broken hearts or aid in easing emotional trauma. 

Wearing or carrying a heart-shaped Rose Quartz pendant or charm is believed to attract love. 

BIRTHSTONE PROPERTY

Rose Quartz is the modern alternative or substitute for Garnet for those born in January.