Purchase Rose Quartz Gems. Rose Quartz is a pink quartz gemstone that is found in both translucent and transparent forms. Its delicate pink tone is highly alluring, and it is associated with romance, love, and tranquillity. Rose Quartz is used to bring out the loving side of people, so it's a perfect gem for those who are looking to be loved. Also known as the Love Gem, Rose Quartz is one of the most popular gems in the world. The word "Quartz" comes from the Arabic qarraj, which means red, because the mineral was first described by Thomas Jefferson in 1779. Today, Rose Quartz is often combined with other minerals to create jewelry that is appropriate for every occasion. There are several varieties of Rose Quartz including pale pink, orange, and white. All colors of Rose Quartz are considered sacred; however, the pink variety is the most popular. Rose Quartz is usually a fairly large stone (1 to 5 carats) that is cut into pieces of varying sizes. Although smaller quantities of Rose Quartz are available, only choose stones that weigh at least 1/4 pound or 0.19 kilograms. Stones under 1/4 pound are too small to be useful as gemstones, and those over 5 pounds are too heavy to be comfortable when worn.