A lovely, soft pink nugget set of 3, made of 925 Sterling Silver with 330cts of feminine Rose Quartz from Brazil. Includes matching Necklace, Bracelet and Drop style Pierced Earrings with shepherd's hook. Perfect set for Spring and Summer wear.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 0.34g
Shape: Nugget
Total Carat Weight: 330.00cts
Birthstone Month:
Rose Quartz is associated with the birthstone month of January.
History & Lore:
There is not a 100% agreement regarding the specific origins of
the name Quartz, but there are two which are the most widely accepted opinions:
the word Quartz is derived from the
Greek 'krystallos', meaning “ice”, or the German 'quarz'.
Some primitive tools made by man some 2.5
million years ago, were discovered in the Omo valley in Ethiopia. These tools were made of Quartz. It is believed Quartz was used because of its
hardness and isotropic brittleness that made the fashioning of the tools fairly
easy.
Chipped flint projectile points used for
fire-making have been found on Neanderthal sites in Western Europe dating back
around 40,000 years.
Additionally, certain varieties of Quartz
were used for divination. Spherical
Quartz rock crystals were often shaped into crystal balls and used for disease
diagnosis and awareness of events occurring in distant places.
During World War II there was major production
of synthetic Quartz. It was used to
supply crystals for radios. Today, it is
not only used for gemstone purposes, but also as a raw chemical ingredient in
the manufacturing of abrasives, cements, concrete, porcelain, glass, and many
other industrial materials. Quartz has
piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties, and is often used in the production
of watches, clocks, computers, and radios.
In 1966, Rose Quartz became South Dakota's
official mineral.
It is believed to balance the emotions,
giving inner peace and harmony. It is said to calm aggression and enhance
sensitivity, compassion, patience and forgiveness, while increasing self-esteem
and self-confidence.
Physically, it is believed to help treat
depression and assist in weight loss. It can aid in the proper functioning of
the kidneys, adrenals, sex organs, liver, lungs and heart. It is also believed
to increase fertility and protect against radiation.
Rose Quartz crystals are a rarity. When first
discovered, they were initially dismissed as fakes by mineralogist from around
the world.
Special care should be taken when wearing
them in jewelry as they can chip or crack easily. As with any jewelry care should always be taken to get the most enjoyment of wearing for years.