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Rose Quartz Crystal:

Meaning, Healing, and
How to Use
Medically reviewed by Monisha Bhanote MD,
FCAP, ABOIM, CCMS, YMTS — Written by
Victoria Stokes — Updated on November 9,
2021

What is it? Healing properties How to use

Benefits FAQs Takeaway

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Crystals have been used in cultures all over

the world for thousands of years. Their uses
have included healing, meditation, protection,
and creative inspiration.

One of the most popular crystals is the rose

quartz.

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What is rose quartz?
The use of rose quartz is said to date back as
far as 7,000 B.C. It’s also been claimed that
Egyptian and Roman women used rose quartz
face masks to clear their complexions and
prevent wrinkles.

Today rose quartz is often used as jewelry, for

meditation, or as decoration in homes or office
spaces.

The rose quartz is a pale pink stone that’s part

of the quartz crystal family.

Deeper pink varieties of the stone are

sometimes called strawberry rose quartz.
Lavender rose quartz varieties are pale purple.

Rose quartz is a mineral composed primarily of

silicon dioxide molecules that typically form at
about 752°F to 1,292°F (400°C to 700°C). The
 crystal can be found across the United States,
Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa,
India, Sweden, and Germany.

Healing properties

While there’s no scientific evidence

that rose quartz crystals offer any
health benefits, they’re still commonly
used for healing purposes.

Rose quartz is perhaps best known for being

the stone of unconditional love. It’s believed by
some to emit a strong vibration of:

love
joy
emotional healing

“Rose quartz is a powerful healing crystal,”

says crystal healer and reiki master Keith Birch,
owner of KSC Crystals. “Its soft, gentle, almost
pastel pale pink coloring is a good indication
of its most commonly known property: that of
pure love. It’s a stone of both giving and
receiving love.”

As Birch says, rose quartz is believed by many

to encourage the qualities of love.

However, it’s important to note that there’s a

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 lack of research to support these claims about
crystals. In fact, there’s very little evidence to
support the benefits of crystals at all.

Scientific evidence

An older study presented at two international

conferences in 1999 and 2001 suggests that
any spiritual, emotional, or healing benefits
experienced from crystals may be the result of
a placebo effect.

In the study, 80 volunteers were given

booklets explaining the sensations they might
experience while holding crystals. Half of the
participants were given genuine gemstones
and the other half received fakes made of
plastic.

The study found that the participants holding

the fake crystals were just as likely to report
sensations as those who had been given the
real crystals.

This implies that any benefits of rose

quartz or other crystals could be a
result of the placebo effect. Benefits
of the placebo effect are strongly
supported by research " .

Even so, many people still use crystals as part

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Use in healing

The rose quartz is believed to embody

powerful healing qualities that may be
beneficial both for physical and emotional
health.

It’s said by some that rose quartz can:

heal relationship problems

promote mutual understanding
inspire an attitude of compassion and
kindness

It’s also believed it can boost feelings of:

peace
calm
self-love

“Predominantly, rose quartz is a crystal of

unconditional love that brings deep healing to
the heart by opening the heart chakra,” Birch
explains. “Once achieved, a deeper state of
calmness, serenity, and peace is reached,
which ultimately results in complete relaxation,
encouraging the feelings of happiness and
contentment.”

The rose quartz is also believed to have

benefits for physical health, particularly when
worn or carried on your body.
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 Rose quartz “is especially powerful when worn
close to the heart,” Birch claims. “Rose quartz
wards off negativity, and when carried on your
person, helps to replace negative emotions
with positive, returning the wearer to that
place of pure love and balance.”

That said, you should never use a crystal to

replace the advice and treatment of a qualified
healthcare professional.
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How to use
You can use rose quartz crystals in several
ways, including:

including them in rituals

wearing them on your body
placing them under your pillow
decorating your home with them
placing them on an altar or sacred space
holding them while you meditate
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Rose quartz rituals

Rose quartz is often used in rituals, from

manifesting desires to calling in unconditional
love. Want to give it a try? Here are just a few
ways to ritualize your rose quartz.

Setting intentions with rose quartz

Rose quartz is believed by some to enhance

the power of your intentions, especially those
relating to love, romance, or compassion.

Here’s how to set an intention with this crystal:

1. Sit in a quiet, calm space. You can set the

mood by lighting incense or a candle.
2. Slow your breathing and attune your
attention to the present moment.
3. Ask your crystal for permission to activate
its energy, placing it in the palm of your
hand.
4. Charge your crystal with your intention,
sending the desire into the stone.
5. When you’re done, write your intention
down on a slip of paper and place it
under your rose quartz.
6. Leave it in a special place for as long as
you want to invoke the energy of that
intention.

Rose quartz mist

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 To spread the loving, romantic energy of rose
quartz in your space, you can simply combine
the stone with a bit of water. To do it:

1. Add small pieces of rose quartz to a small

glass spray bottle. Using an amber bottle
is best.
2. Fill the bottle 3/4 full with purified spring
or distilled water.
3. Let the bottle sit for at least 1 hour. This is
believed to diffuse the qualities of the
quartz into the water.
4. When ready, spritz the water anywhere
you want to invoke love. Try your
bedspread, your couch, your clothes —
even yourself!
5. As you spray, tune in to the energy of the
crystal and what you’d like to invite into
your space.

Rose quartz crystal grid

A rose quartz crystal grid is said to create a

powerful space for manifestation. You’ll need
several rose quartz crystals to set it up. Here’s
how:

1. Place crystals in a circle, diamond, or star

pattern. You can be as creative as you
want here.
2. If you have enough crystals, keep
creating outer layers so that your first
shape is encircled by a second, larger
shape and so on.
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 3. When your grid is complete, you can use
it as a hotspot for meditation, prayer, or
even an energetic incubator to charge
objects. Simply sit in the center or your
crystals or place your desired object
there.
4. Once you do so, active the grid by feeling
into your heart space and activating your
intention.
5. Focus on the situation, relationship, or
opportunity you want to manifest.
6. When you’re done, thank your stones
and close the space by collecting the
crystals.

Rose quartz jewelry

One simple way to incorporate rose quartz into

your life is by wearing it. Rose quartz earrings
or a ring keep your crystals close by.

According to Birch, wearing rose quartz on a

necklace keeps the stone close to your heart,
making it particularly potent.

“As a necklace, rose quartz is especially

powerful because it’s worn close to the heart
and heart chakra. This enables the heart
center to open and release any tensions or
stresses held there,” Birch claims.

Under your pillow

Birch suggests that placing rose quartz under

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 your pillow will encourage gentle dreams.

“You’ll take on the soft, peaceful, soothing

energies of the crystal as you sleep,” he
explains. “This will result in your dream being
calm, peaceful, and loving, once again emitting
a positive vibration.”

In your home

You may like to place a rose quartz crystal in

your home or office space or on a special altar
or sacred space.

“Placing a piece of rose quartz in the center of

your house or apartment will enhance
compassion and heart healing for the whole
family,” Birch claims.

In your beauty routine

Rose quartz is often used in beauty routines,

both as a tool and an ingredient.

Rose quartz is often used for face rollers and

gua sha tools. Many beauty products also
include rose quartz, like Kora Organics Rose
Quartz Luminizer and Gemstone Organic Rose
Quartz Face Créme.
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Benefits
Any supposed benefits of rose quartz are
purely anecdotal. There’s no scientific
evidence to indicate that rose quartz crystals
offer benefits beyond those supplied by
placebo.

Still, crystals may be an important part of

cultural, spiritual, and healing practices for
many people.

Self-love
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 It’s believed among crystal healers that rose
quartz can promote feelings of self-love.

“Rose quartz may be used to balance

emotional health, release emotional
blockages, and balance other chakras,”
explains Birch. “Once you recognize and feel
pure love within you, this pure love energy is
what those around you feel and see and, most
importantly, what they react to.”

Meditation

Some people recommend the use of rose

quartz during meditation.

“In meditation, the high vibration of rose quartz

is beneficial not only to yourself but also to the
planet,” claims Birch. “Connecting to rose
quartz with meditation enables you to reach
into that feeling of bliss, self-love, and
stillness.”

When meditating with rose quartz, Birch

recommends giving thanks to the crystal as
you close your practice.

For skin

It’s believed by some that rose quartz may be

beneficial for the skin.

“For the skin, rose quartz can be used as an

elixir made up by steeping the crystal in water
overnight, in moonlight if at all possible, to
charge the energies for maximum benefit,”
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 Birch claims. “This can then be used as a face
wash for sensitive skin or to reduce the signs
of wrinkles and obtain a clearer, more youthful
complexion.”

Frequently asked questions

about rose quartz

Where can I buy crystals?

You’ll want to purchase authentic crystals that

aren’t made in a lab. You’ll also want to ensure
they’re ethically sourced and sustainable. Buy
from retailers who provide information on how
their crystals are sourced, like Mystic Wolf.

How long does it take for a crystal to

start working?

Healing or manifesting with crystals isn’t an

exact art, nor is it a silver bullet. That said,
many believe that the power of your intention
and desire has an effect on how well your
crystals work.

It’s also said that the energy of crystals

reaches beyond time and space. That means
it’s impossible to put a timeline on crystal
healing.

Where do you put rose quartz on your

body?

You can place rose quartz anywhere on the

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 outside of your body.

Never place rose quartz crystals

inside your body, including ears,
mouth, nose, rectum, or vagina for any
reason.

That said, rose quartz is often placed over the

heart.

How do you meditate with rose

quartz?

You can meditate with rose quartz by placing

the crystal near you while you practice. You
can also hold it in your palm or against your
chest.

Experts suggest asking the crystal for

permission before you begin and focusing on
the healing, loving energy of the crystal as you
practice.

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 Takeaway
Rose quartz is known as a healing crystal and
the stone of unconditional love. It’s believed by
some to emit strong vibrations of love, which
are thought to:

support emotional and relationship

healing

inspire compassion
boost feelings of peace and calm

Some also claim that rose quartz may be

beneficial to physical health by accelerating
healing and increasing blood circulation, but
there’s no scientific evidence to support this.

While there aren’t any known side effects to

using quartz crystal for healing and meditation,
it’s important to remember that any claims
about their healing properties are anecdotal.

Still, if the symbolism and aesthetic of rose

quartz crystal resonates with you, there’s likely
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Victoria Stokes is a
writer from the United Kingdom. When she’s
not writing about her favorite topics, personal
development, and well-being, she usually has
her nose stuck in a good book. Victoria lists
coffee, cocktails, and the color pink among
some of her favorite things. Find her on
Instagram.

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