Rose quartz is a semi-precious stone that occurs in various rosy shades ranging from the palest pink to near red. It gets its color from varying amounts of manganese, iron or titanium. Rose quartz is not a clear stone but it is not quite opaque either. Rose quartz is known as the Stone of Love. In mythology, it has been associated with love, beauty and health.
History
The belief in metaphysical and healing properties of gemstones such as rose quartz dates back to ancient times. The Romans considered rose quartz to be a potent healing stone. They also used it to make seals that were used as a sign of ownership. The ancient Egyptians believed that rose quartz could slow the aging process.
Love
Rose quartz is revered as both a stone of love and beauty. It is also referred to as a marriage stone. It is believed to rose quartz can promote forgiveness and heal relationships. According to ancient lore, people who wish to attract love into their lives should carry or wear a heart-shaped piece of rose quartz.
Beauty
It is thought that rose quartz has the ability to rejuvenate skin and prevent wrinkles. Placing a piece of rose quartz under your pillow while you sleep is supposed to help maintain a youthful appearance. It is also believed that washing your face in water that has been charged with rose quartz will fade the appearance of wrinkles.
Health
Rose quartz has been revered for its healing properties, which include lowering blood pressure, alleviating depression, cell rejuvenation as welling as healing skin burns, blisters, headaches and a host of other health conditions. It also protects against radiation and is a good stone for those who spend a great amount of time working at a computer.
Weight Loss
Rose quartz is often used as a weight loss tool. It is believed the stone can help you to reach and maintain an ideal weight.
Self-Worth
Rose quartz promotes peace and calm. It helps to balance the emotions. Carrying or wearing rose quartz is believed to raise your level of self-esteem and encourage self love as well as love of others. It helps heal the inner self as well as the physical body. Also known as a stone of the heart, rose quartz is associated with both the heart and crown chakras.
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