Rose Quartz Hearts

Genuine rose quartz is translucent rather than glassy, with soft, slightly uneven pink color and faint milky clouds or streaks inside. The most common imitation is cherry quartz, which is man-made glass; it tends to be perfectly uniform in color and can show tiny round air bubbles under magnification. Dyed quartz is another imitation, with color that looks too saturated or pools in surface cracks. Every rose quartz heart we sell is natural, and we’re happy to answer questions about any piece before you buy.

Cloudiness is normal for natural rose quartz. The stone gets its pink color from microscopic mineral fibers that grow inside it, and those same fibers scatter light, giving rose quartz its soft, milky glow. Unlike clear quartz, rose quartz forms as solid masses rather than individual crystals, so nearly all of it is translucent rather than transparent. Highly transparent rose quartz exists, but it is rare and usually reserved for faceted gems.

Yes, with sensible care. Rose quartz rates 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, hard enough to resist most everyday scratches, but like all quartz it can chip if it strikes a hard surface. Take your pendant off before the gym, yard work or swimming, and store it apart from harder gems like sapphire or diamond. Pendants with pearl accents need a little more care, since pearls are far softer than quartz and sensitive to perfume and lotion. Every pendant is covered by our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Wipe polished hearts and carvings with a soft cloth, and wash them with mild soap and lukewarm water when needed. Avoid household cleaners, bleach and ultrasonic cleaners, and dry the piece fully before returning it to its stand. For pendants, a soft cloth is all you need day to day, and we clean and inspect all Rare Earth Gallery jewelry free of charge. You only cover shipping to and from our Gallery.

Rose quartz is known as the stone of love, and in crystal traditions it is most closely tied to the heart chakra, compassion and self-love. Carved into a heart, it becomes one of the most direct and meaningful gifts you can give, which is why rose quartz hearts are classics for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and anniversaries. Choose a polished puffy heart for a keepsake, a sterling silver heart pendant for something worn every day or a large carving for a gift that becomes part of the home.

Yes. Call our Gallery at 480-575-4360 before your visit and we’ll confirm the piece you want to see is ready for viewing. Our Gallery is in Cave Creek, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale. Large carvings and furniture are too heavy for standard parcel shipping, so our team will arrange delivery with you directly.