Rose quartz is one of the most wonderful members of quartz family. Rose quartz is a variety of quartz that has a range of color from light pink to a nearly rose red. The pink to rose red color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. The color is caused by iron and titanium impurities.  

There are so many cheap varieties of discount rose quartz available in shops and these have usually been dyed to enhance their color. The color of a dyed variety will be unnaturally bright or a garish pink. These types are often very cheap in price too.

Cheap rose quartz is mostly used as an ornamental stone and as a gemstone. It is also an alternate birthstone for January. Although handmade rose quartz is usually too cloudy to be used as a cut gemstone, a few outstanding pieces are found with enough clarity and color to make fine gems.

China rose quartz is also a very attractive ornamental stone and is carved into spheres, pyramids, obelisks, figurines and ornate statues.

Fashion rose quartz is found in Madagascar, India, Germany, and several localities in the USA. Brazil is also the only current source of true well-formed crystals of rose quartz.

Rose quartz promotes love, balance and healing and can be used in many magical ways in people's life. Rose Quartz is a desirable stone for someone who has trouble loving themselves or accepting love from another because they do not believe that they are worthy of being loved.

Rose quartz is a soothing, calming crystal that is known to promote love and healing. It helps to bring clarity to the heart and is a valuable tool when doing ritual work that focuses on emotional release, balance and peace.

Although all quartz crystals have the ability to transmit and amplify energy, the rose quartz is unique in that it is especially good as a channel for divine energy. It draws and holds the energies of love and healthy release and assists in opening the heart chakra to help promote the healing of past emotional hurts and grudges.

Rose quartz is good for dealing with issues on an emotional level. It is known as a stone from the heart and for the heart and to deal with a "broken heart". The rose quartz is also good for helping one to release childhood traumas, neglect, lack of love, self-esteem. It also helps to clear negative emotions such as jealousy, anger and fear, and also eases heartache and psychic traumas.