— Contributed by Nielle Zoll I was born in January, which makes rose quartz crystals my birthstone. Rose quartz is also called Hyaline quartz, known for its pale pink color and translucent transparency. Due to its color, it is associated with love, compassion, and romance. In Greek legends, the rose quartz crystal is said to have been white quartz crystals stained by Aphrodite’s blood after she cut herself on a thorny rose bush. Aphrodite was injured in her attempts to save her lover, Adonis, from the wrath of his husband, Ares. This is why the crystals were highly associated with … Continue reading Eternal Sparkles Rose Quartz Jewelry