Rose Quartz Gemstone Beads
Rose quartz, known as the Stone of Love, is one of the most cherished and captivating gemstones in the world. Renowned for its soft, pale pink hue, this beautiful crystal carries a deep history and significance that spans cultures and centuries.
Facts: Also known as Hyaline Quartz, Rose Quartz' use and wear is dated back to 800 BC, with it also being passed from civilization to civilization! Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans have all revered Rose Quartz as a stone of love. The Egyptians, in particular, used Rose Quartz in skincare rituals, creating face masks and lotions to promote youthful skin.
Metaphysical / Holistic: It is revered for its heart-healing and nurturing qualities. It is believed to open the Heart Chakra, promoting self-love, compassion, and deep emotional healing. This stone is said to encourage forgiveness and reconciliation, making it a powerful tool for emotional balance and peace.
Rose Quartz Faceted 10mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE
Original price
$36.00
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Original price
$36.00
Original price
$36.00
$36.00
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$36.00
Rose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a...
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Original price
$36.00
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Original price
$36.00
Original price
$36.00
$36.00
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$36.00
Soft pink — on purpose
Rose quartz is a gentle, translucent pink, and it's almost always a little cloudy or milky rather than glass-clear. That softness is the stone, not a defect — the same microscopic inclusions that scatter the light are what give rose quartz its signature creamy glow. The color is natural, from trace minerals in the quartz, and ranges from the palest blush to a warmer salmon-pink. It's the romantic, easy-to-wear pink designers come back to.
Faceted for sparkle, smooth for glow
The cut decides whether rose quartz whispers or shines. Smooth rounds lean into the milky, soft-focus glow — calm and understated. Faceted rounds and rondelles cut through the cloudiness and add light and sparkle, making a pale pink read brighter and more lively. Two finishes for two moods, both unmistakably rose quartz.
Pick your size and cut
Rose quartz is hard and everyday-durable (Mohs 7), so it stands up to daily wear — just keep it out of prolonged direct sun, since the pink can soften over long exposure, and clean it with mild soap and a soft cloth. It's stocked in rounds, faceted rounds, and rondelles from 4mm through 10mm. Rose quartz pairs naturally with amethyst, carnelian, and clear quartz.
About this stone
Color
PinkPale PinkSalmon
Origin
BrazilMadagascarSouth AfricaUSA
Mohs hardness
7
Treatment categories
NaturalDyed
Industry-standard treatment
Most natural rose quartz is from Brazil/Madagascar (color from iron/titanium or microscopic dumortierite); some commercial material is dyed quartz
Mineral chemistry
Quartz (SiO2) colored by trace titanium, manganese, or microscopic dumortierite inclusions
Crystal system
Trigonal
Stone family
Quartz
Common cuts
RoundFaceted RoundFaceted Rondelle
Common sizes
4mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Durable (Mohs 7). Mild soap and soft cloth; color can fade slightly with prolonged sun exposure.
Related stones
Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Pink Opal
Frequently asked questions
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Is rose quartz dyed?
Both. Naturally pale pink rose quartz exists and is widely sold; deeply saturated "rose quartz" at accessible price points is frequently dye-enhanced clear quartz. Dakota's active rose quartz inventory carries 104 strands; 49 are tagged as dye-treated, which includes both deeper-saturated pinks and the off-color variants (blue, purple, multi-color, gold) merchandised under the rose-quartz family. Treatment should be disclosed — ask before buying if it isn't specified. -
Why does my rose quartz look cloudy or milky?
That is how natural rose quartz looks. The pink color in rose quartz comes from microscopic fibrous inclusions distributed through the stone, and those same inclusions scatter light to produce the characteristic translucent-to-milky cloudiness. Gem-clear deeply saturated pink quartz is almost always dye-enhanced clear quartz, not naturally clearer rose quartz. The soft hazy quality is intrinsic to the variety, not a flaw. -
Where does rose quartz come from?
Brazil — principally the state of Minas Gerais — is the dominant commercial source for bead-grade rose quartz. Madagascar is the other major source; Madagascan material can run slightly deeper in color than the Brazilian. Smaller commercial production comes from India, South Africa, and the United States. Origin should be disclosed where the supplier has disclosed it; many rose quartz strands in the trade ship without specific origin disclosure. -
Does rose quartz fade in sunlight?
Yes, slowly. The color centers responsible for the natural pink can lighten with prolonged direct sunlight exposure. Dye-treated rose-pink quartz can also fade. This is not an issue for ordinary wear, but stored or displayed pieces in extended direct sunlight will lose color over time. Keep finished pieces out of sustained UV when not being worn. -
What's the difference between rose quartz, cherry quartz, and strawberry quartz?
Rose quartz is the natural pale pink variety of quartz, colored by microscopic fibrous inclusions. "Cherry quartz" is typically dyed glass or dyed quartz, not a natural variety — the saturated cherry-red color is a dye signal. "Strawberry quartz" is quartz with hematite or iron-oxide inclusions; natural strawberry quartz exists (Brazilian, Russian, Mexican sources) but a large share of bead-trade "strawberry quartz" is also dye-enhanced. When cross-shopping these three, the natural / dyed distinction is the most important spec to confirm.