This month’s gemstone of the month is all about love. Rose Quartz aka “the lovestone” is pale pink to peach in color. This stone covers all types of love: self-love, passionate love, love for family and friends–even universal love. Everybody should wear this one! As with many stones, rose quartz is found in various parts of the world–Brazil, Madagascar, Scotland, South Dakota, Colorado and Maine, among others.

According to Greek myth, Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was pricked by a thorn bush while attempting to save Adonis from the attack of a wild boar. During the fight, their blood fell on some clear quartz, tinting it pale pink. Hence it became a gift of love on many levels.

Because of its relationship to love, Rose Quartz can have many benefits for the wearer. It is said to be effective in balancing emotions and healing broken hearts. It also helps with deep emotions such as grief, trauma and painful memories. It nurtures feelings of self- value and self-fulfillment. Rose Quartz is also the stone of love in marriage. This gem can attract true love and bring great benefits that pertain to love. Wear it when you are ready to share love–it can attract true love and bring fire into your relationship.

Physical benefits include benefits to the heart and circulatory system, so it is an excellent stone to wear as a necklace, near the heart. It is said to be very beneficial to the skin and help the wearer attain his or her ideal weight. Also, one’s brain is said to work well in the presence of quartz, making the thought process sharper and good decisions easier to make. Since love, ideal weight, heart health, and mending broken hearts are all desirable benefits, Rose Quartz may be the next gemstone you want to acquire. Here are some pieces….