Tibetan rose quartz bracelet Brazil A (7-8mm balls)

Dimensions:

Approx 17-18cm - Fits all wrists from 17 to 19cm

Tibetan bracelet made of 7-8mm rose quartz beads
Patterns and colors may vary from stone to stone.

Rose quartz belongs to the large family of silicates, a subgroup of tectosilicates. It has a high hardness of 7/10 on the Mohs scale. Most often, it has a translucent, more or less cloudy appearance. Rose quartz can exhibit a highly sought-after asterism effect. This is the presence of star-shaped rays of light. It is then called star rose quartz. The etymology of the name quartz comes from "quaterz" which means "bad ore".

In the Middle Ages, the term quartz covered all crystals. In the 16th century, a German scholar decided that the term quartz referred only to rock crystals. The etymology of the name quartz then comes from the German "gewärz" meaning outgrowth. The first traces of rose quartz appear in Mesopotamia (Iraq), around 7,000 years ago. Since then, quartz has been found all over the world, in different civilizations, in various forms. It is most often found in the form of jewelry, figurines, amulets, but also in the manufacture of tools (chisels, polishers, etc.) and even arrows. In ancient Egypt, rose quartz was ground into powder and used as a cosmetic for its purifying qualities. Archaeological excavations have uncovered beauty masks, in the form of ointments, in tombs.

Today, rose quartz is still used in some beauty products. Mythology links rose quartz to the cult of Isis, goddess of divine youth. Many other civilizations associate rose quartz with the goddess of love, who has a different name depending on her origins: Aphrodite in Greece, Venus in Rome, Astarte in Phoenicia (Lebanon), Isaar for the Assyrians, and Turan for the Etruscans. In Greek mythology, the unfortunate story of the lovers Aphrodite and Adonis is told. Ares, Aphrodite's jealous husband, sent a wild boar to kill Adonis. Aphrodite, informed, rushed to save her lover. While running, she injured herself on a thorny bush, and when she arrived, Adonis was already injured: their blood then mingled. They crystallized and gave birth to rose quartz.

In ancient Rome, the Romans crafted and created all kinds of seals. Rose quartz was the stone commonly used to carve these ring-shaped seals. In the Middle Ages, these Roman seals were widely used to adorn all kinds of crowns, vases, relics, and more.

In China and Asia, rose quartz is used for jade carving and the creation of statuettes, particularly those of Buddha. Rose quartz figurines also represent animals, birds, and flowers. In France, in the 17th century, rose quartz statuettes, called "chinoiseries," were very fashionable, and Louis XIV became a major collector.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, Australia, etc.

In lithotherapy, rose quartz soothes and helps heal deep emotional wounds, heartache, and childhood trauma. It develops self-confidence and self-assurance. It helps us become aware of our self-love and promotes acceptance of ourselves and others. This beautiful pink crystal fosters calm and inner peace.

It combats negative emotions such as anxiety, anguish, or pathological shyness. It provides serenity and raises awareness of happiness, joy, and love. It fills emotional gaps.

Rose quartz radiates powerful, calming and reassuring energies. It can be of great help to children, especially adolescents. During puberty, they lack direction and have a great need for reassurance.

Placing a rose quartz stone in a bedroom allows the diffusion of soothing energies and thus promotes quality sleep. It significantly reduces stress and agitated thoughts.

Rose quartz is a stone of love that promotes communication with others. It encourages openness toward others and eliminates harmful feelings such as jealousy or envy. At the same time, it engenders compassion, empathy, and understanding.