Rose quartz

It is one of the most important minerals. Its gentle rose tones soothe and give it its name: Rose quartz is a popular semi-precious and versatile healing stone. Surrounded by coarse-grained pegmatites, it is formed under high temperatures, which it carries in a moderate manner as a stone of balance. The oldest surviving rose quartz comes from Mesopotamia. In the Mesopotamian region between the Euphrates and Tigris, they were considered stones of love and were made into beads and medallions. Generations have been using this power ever since. They appreciate the balancing, gentle and yet constant effect that removes tension from a room, reduces stress and supports their own physical and psychological condition and charisma.

Mythology and history surrounding rose quartz The first advanced civilization of humanity developed in Mesopotamia. The fertile, richly irrigated land gave people grain and fruit, time measurements were defined, writing emerged, as well as the division of the week into seven days. People began to explore the starry sky and built huge cultic buildings. The cities shone with the colorful splendor of glazed bricks. The Ishtar Gate of Babylon gives us an impression of the impressive, rich culture of that time. Queen Shubad, who lived around 2,650 BC, wore a dress made of various gemstones in the shape of pearls as a shroud with a precious golden crown. The Greeks said that Eros, the god of love, gave rose quartz to humans. They also considered it a stone of affection, love, a balancing support for heartache and a symbol of fertility. The Romans made seals from rose quartz to mark ownership and the desire to increase wealth. Rose quartz is of central importance for the zodiac sign Taurus. It tempers the hot-blooded temperament and ensures self-care. For Pisces, Sagittarius, Libra and those born under the sign of Gemini, rose quartz has a relaxing effect as a side stone. The planet of rose quartz is the gently shining moon, its element is the ever-flowing water.