Rose Quartz - The Gemstone of Love
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty raced through the forest as soon as she heard the screams of his love, Adonis. But no matter how fast she was, how she had her clothes and flesh tearing on the thorny bushes – she was not able to rescue him from Artemis, who attacked in the form of a bear.
It is said where the blood of Aphrodite touched the ground Rose Quartz were born.
No wonder it is thought to be the gem of love and youth.
However, their story went on:
Zeus took pity on them and restored Adonis to Aphrodite for six months of the year. Because of this myth, this stone has become a symbol of reconciliation in love.
Another ancient Greek myth tells of how Cupid, god of desire, brought Rose Quartz to earth from Olympus in order to spread more love and passion throughout the world.
An ancient Egyptian tells of how the goddess Isis used Rose Quartz to preserve her beauty. The tradition of women in Egypt rubbing Rose Quartz around their eyes and cheeks continues today.
Rose quartz is born in the magma deep inside the earth under intense pressure and heat (between 400 to 700 degrees centigrade). All quartz crystals are made from silicon and oxygen, what makes each type of quartz crystal unique (such as Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine and so forth) are the dash of special ‘impurities’ that nature adds at a special moment during its formation to create colors.
Rose Quartz became the stone of love, but it isn’t only meant for lovers: it helps you to find the ways of love in general, beginning with yourself. Opening your heart it can attune you to a greater understanding and acceptance of who you are.
Being as gentle and beautiful as they are, Rose Quartz is widely represented in Serendib Jewels.
May they bring joy, beauty and love to your life!
Note!
Rose Quartz should be cleaned with warm, sudsy water and a tightly woven microfiber or other soft cloth. You can refill the stones energies in moonlight, perhaps with other Amethyst or Rock crystals.
