Natural oval rose quartz stud earrings, gold-plated 925 silver, 5x7 mm

Want a pink that's barely noticeable, just enough to brighten your complexion? These oval natural rose quartz stud earrings sit in a prong setting on gold-plated 925 silver.

They measure 0.5 x 0.7 cm and weigh 1.2 g. The butterfly back holds them securely. Wear them with your hair down or tied up: they stay discreet either way.

Rose quartz is a variety of quartz, one of the most widespread minerals in the Earth's crust. Its soft color, from pale pink to powder pink, comes from tiny mineral fibers trapped in the stone, which also give it its milky appearance. It forms in masses in pegmatites, coarse-crystal rocks born from the slow cooling of magma; Brazil and Madagascar are among its main sources. Worked since Antiquity, into beads as well as seals, it has long been associated with love: a Greek legend has it that the blood of Aphrodite and Adonis tinted it pink. With a hardness of 7, it is easy to wear every day.

The stone in your jewelry comes from Africa.

In lithotherapy, rose quartz is the stone of love, for oneself as well as for others. It is credited with a tender, soothing energy that may help you accept yourself as you are, cultivate kindness and compassion, and find inner peace again after a disappointment or heartache. Tradition links it to the signs of Libra, Cancer, Leo and Taurus. These virtues belong to the beliefs of lithotherapy and have no scientific basis: they are in no way a substitute for medical advice. It is chosen first and foremost for its soft color, which goes with everything.

Clean your jewelry regularly in lukewarm, soapy water with a soft cloth; a soft-bristled brush lets you reach the space between the stones. Avoid hard brushes and harsh chemicals, which can scratch or damage the gold plating. If the gold layer wears off over time, a jeweler can apply a new one.

Rose quartz is a hard, easy-going stone that needs no special care. As with any stone, protect it from knocks: store your jewelry separately, in its pouch, so that it does not bump against other stones, and take it off for housework or manual work. To clean it, a soft cloth is enough for everyday care; from time to time, wash the stone in lukewarm, soapy water, then dry it. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners. In lithotherapy, it is purified with sage smudging and recharged for a few hours in moonlight, or placed on a rock crystal geode; as a precaution, avoid leaving it in direct sunlight for long.

Our gold-plated silver jewelry has a 925 silver base, hallmarked before being coated with a 0.5-micron layer of gold. Designed to be worn every day, with complete peace of mind: our jewelry complies with the European REACH regulations on nickel, lead and cadmium. Each piece is hallmarked and comes with its certificate of authenticity. The hallmarking combines the 925 fineness mark and a sponsor's mark registered in the European Union; only pieces too small to be stamped are exempt.

For you if you like the combination of pink and gold, or for a gentle gift. Gold-plated 925 silver is hypoallergenic and complies with REACH regulations: it suits most sensitive skin.