A lovely ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver features 5.19cts of softly colored Rose Quartz from Africa. The gemstone has the Whirlwind Cut which is very unique.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 3.55g
Number of Gemstones: 1
Shape: Round
Total Carat Weight: 5.19cts
Birthstone Month:
Rose Quartz is associated with the birthstone month of January.
History & Lore:
There is not 100% agreement regarding the exact 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. In fact, when they were 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.