Rose quartz is one of the gemstone varieties of the mineral quartz. It is mainly known for its rosy red colour and adorns numerous pieces of jewellery then and now. Untreated rose quartz can lose its colour when exposed to sunlight. The natural habitats of rose quartz are Brazil, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Madagascar and the USA. But rose quartz is not only visually fascinating. It is also a popular gemstone in esotericism. Because in this area it stands for love and fertility. It should heal mental and physical weaknesses in the love life. In addition, it should also relieve headaches, which is why rose quartz is also considered a healing stone in the field of esotericism. Rose quartz has a long history that reaches back to ancient Rome. There it was already used for the production of seals.