Though Rose Quartz is a relatively common crystal, you may see a large gap in the price of certain pieces. In the gemological community, Rose Quartz can be considered a semi-precious gemstone only if it passes a quality check. The highest grade of Rose Quartz is very translucent with no fractures or visible inclusions and it should have a light or medium pink color. This kind of Rose Quartz can be found even alongside diamonds in many fine jewelry stores. Lower quality Rose Quartz is the more opaque variety, which can be widely found in gift shops and crystal stores. The fact that Rose Quartz can come in so many shades, sizes, and a wide variety of quality is actually a blessing! Connection with a stone varies on the individual level, and having a well known stone like Rose Quartz so widely available makes it easier for everyone to find the right piece (or pieces in some cases) for them! It’s possible you may stumble on a very high quality piece of Rose Quartz along its piers, so be sure to go through your Rose Quartz collection and see if you have any hidden gems!