Powder pink and slightly milky, like early-morning mist: a rose quartz ring has the softness of a little luxury you don't always allow yourself. Keep one for you or give it to someone who matters.
For you, or for someone you love
Few stones come with such a tender story. Greek legend says rose quartz was born from the mingled blood of Aphrodite and Adonis, and rose quartz beads several thousand years old have been found in Mesopotamia. It's the heart stone, linked to the heart chakra: the love you give, the love you receive, and the love you often forget to give yourself. It's often named for Taurus and Libra, both ruled by Venus. As a gift, it says a lot without words. Worn for yourself, it's a small daily reminder to be kind.
Pink on its own, or in good company
If you like a single, clean color, Iris sets a round cabochon on an open gold-tone band, Lalita shows off a stone of about 14 x 10 mm between fine gold-tone bands, and Pink Serenity goes for a silver-tone setting engraved with hearts. If you prefer more color, Kalyani pairs rose quartz with amazonite and amethyst, and Santi with amazonite and orange aventurine. The Vision ring comes in rose quartz, amethyst or aventurine. They're all adjustable, and most of the gold-tone settings are stainless steel, so they stack easily with your other gold jewelry.
Keeping its pink soft
Rose quartz is tough (7 on the Mohs scale) and handles daily wear well. Only strong sun, often and for long periods, can fade its color, so at night put your ring in its linen pouch rather than on a windowsill. A rinse under running water and a soft cloth bring back its shine.
Read our rose quartz guide, or make up a set with our rose quartz bracelets and rose quartz jewelry.
