How do I care for rose quartz crystal jewellery?

Gemstones take centuries to emerge from the earth. But some can be ruined with just a few hours of exposure to sunlight, perfume or water. Here’s how to care for your rose quartz crystal jewellery.

What is rose quartz?

Rose quartz is a pale pink stone. As its name suggests, it’s part of the quartz family. It’s composed primarily of silicon dioxide, and can be found across the USA, in Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, Sweden and Germany.

How hard is rose quartz?

The hardness of crystals and gemstones is ranked on what’s called a Mohs scale. A high rank on the Mohs scale means a gemstone or crystal is very hard. A low score means it is very soft, and could be damaged by light, scratches or water.

Rose quartz ranks 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. That means rose quartz is very hard, and will not be damaged when exposed to light or heat. It is also fairly difficult to damage by scratching.

How do I care for my rose quartz jewellery?

With a high Mohs score, rose quartz jewellery should be fairly durable. The stone itself is unlikely to scratch or discolour, and can be gently washed in warm, soapy water.

But you will want to be mindful of the fastings, which are the bits and pieces that make the stones a complete piece of jewellery. Cunningfolk rose quartz jewellery is strung on 100% real silk. To preserve the silk, remove your rose quartz jewellery when you shower or go swimming.

Many pieces of rose quartz jewellery will also use gold filled, gold plated or gold vermeil clasps. These can tarnish, so try to avoid showering or swimming with your rose quartz jewellery on.

Rose quartz jewellery from Cunningfolk can be washed in warm, soapy water, then rinsed and hung to dry. Check our blog for incense blends and rituals to recharge the magical properties of your gemstones.