This rose quartz obelisk stands about 17 cm tall, with all six sides and the pointed tip polished smooth. Made in India, it comes as a single piece.
The shape of Egyptian temples
The obelisk comes to us from ancient Egypt. Tall pillars, each carved from a single stone and topped with a small pyramid, were often set up in pairs at temple entrances. This rose quartz obelisk follows the same shape at tabletop size.
Pale pink and translucent in places
Rose quartz is the pink variety of quartz. On this piece the colour is soft, the stone is translucent in places, and in good light you can see its inner pattern. Shade and markings differ from piece to piece, so yours will look slightly different from the photo.
Rose quartz rarely grows as distinct crystals and is usually mined as solid rock. So its six sides come from the cutting, in the shape that clear quartz takes in nature.
It also makes a lovely present for a wedding anniversary or Valentine's Day, as rose quartz is said to be the stone of love.
For a chest of drawers, a bookcase or a quiet corner
At 17 cm the obelisk can be seen from across the room. It holds its own on a chest of drawers, a bookcase or in a meditation corner, and its flat base keeps it steady. If you collect smaller stones, this could be the tallest piece among them.
Strong direct sunlight can fade rose quartz over time, so keep it away from a south-facing window. Wipe off dust with a soft, dry cloth, and do not drop it on a hard floor, as the tip can chip.