This irresistible collection features four of our most popular quartz stones: rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rock crystal quartz.
A quick lesson in gemology:
The second most abundant mineral on Earth, quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. Quartz comes in a variety of colors which are caused by the presence of impurities at a molecular level.
Rock Crystal Quartz, a clear quartz, is so magical. Inside our double-pointed gems, you can see many different inclusions. Minerals, gas bubbles, water bubbles and even tiny fissures refract the light inside the gemstone sometimes creating a rainbow illusion.
Amethyst gets its purple coloring from iron in the area where the quartz formed. In the Middle Ages, it was considered a symbol of royalty, adorning English crowns and scepters.
Rose Quartz, a perennial best-seller, gets its soft pink color from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese. Prized by several ancient civilizations, the Egyptians believed rose quartz counteracted the effects of aging.
Smoky Quartz – one of our favorites – gets its earthy color from natural radiation in surrounding rocks activating aluminum impurities in the quartz. (Don’t worry though, it’s safe!)
Details:
- Set of 4 Gemstones
- Amethyst: 1.75″ x 1″
- Rose Quartz: 2.25″ x 0.6″
- Smoky Quartz: 1.5″ x 0.6″
- Clear Quartz: 2″ x 1″
- Stones are hand cut and will vary in size slightly
- Imported
Care:
- Keep jewelry away from water and chemicals; remove during physical activities.
About the Brand:
Founded by Jessica Blankly and Rosemary Nowell, Luna Norte combines an array of elements to create visually fresh jewelry made in and inspired by the sun soaked hills of Southern California.