Soft pink polished rose quartz shaped into a moon (crescent), about 4 cm. The gentle colour and the arc of the crescent together radiate an intimate, loving mood – a sweet accent for a bedside table, a shelf, a moon altar or a thoughtful gift.
Rose quartz, the stone of love
Rose quartz is the pink variety of quartz, coloured by traces of titanium, iron or manganese. Its Mohs hardness is about 7, with main sources in Brazil, Madagascar and South Africa; it ranges from translucent to opaque. In tradition it is known as the stone of love and the heart, regarded as a stone of gentleness and self-acceptance.
The moon as a symbol
The crescent moon is an ancient symbol of change, cycles and renewal. Paired with the soft colour of rose quartz, it evokes the mood of gentle, inward moments, and is popular in practices tied to the phases of the moon.
Properties and size
The piece is made from natural rose quartz and measures about 4 cm. As a genuine mineral, the exact shape, colour and translucency vary from piece to piece and may differ from the picture – every one is unique.
Care
A soft, barely damp cloth is enough to clean it. Rose quartz's colour can fade over time in strong sunlight, so it is best kept out of direct sun.