Individual rose quartz cabochons in teardrop shape, available in three small sizes: 10×11×5 mm, 14×5×4 mm, and 10×11×4 mm. Soft pink with natural translucence. Each piece is unique; stock acquired from a wholesale lapidary market, mirror polished. For pendants with point down, dangle earrings, and handmade jewelry settings in 925 silver.
Piece Details
| Mineral |
Rose Quartz (SiO₂, natural color due to inclusions) |
| Dimensions |
nr.1 · 10×11×5 mm · nr.2 · 14×5×4 mm · nr.3 · 10×11×4 mm |
| Shape and Back |
Freeform teardrop, flat back |
| Finish |
Mirror polished |
| Hardness |
7 Mohs — we recommend closed bezel setting |
| Origin |
Material acquired from a wholesale lapidary market |
| Treatment |
Untreated |
| Type of Piece |
Unique piece · select variant before purchasing |
This specific piece
All three cabochons feature the characteristic teardrop shape of rose quartz in a small format: the tapered point allows them to be oriented downwards for the classic drop effect, or upwards in more contemporary inverted compositions. The translucence of teardrop rose quartz is especially evident when the stone receives side light from its surroundings: it diffuses light internally in a pink gradient that varies with movement.
Nr.2 (14×5×4 mm) is elongated and slender, ideal for elongated earrings or narrow vertical pendants. Nr.1 and nr.3 are wider and shorter, suitable for compact pendants or earrings with volume at the base.
The translucence of natural rose quartz
Natural translucent rose quartz —unlike opaque massive— owes its hazy appearance to submicroscopic fibrous silicate inclusions that diffuse light within the crystal. This diffusion effect creates what gemologists call "internal light" or diffuse schiller: the stone appears to glow from within when it receives a concentrated light source. In teardrop pieces, this property is especially visible at the apex: the concentration of light at the sharpest point creates a warm glow reminiscent of an illuminated water droplet.
What setting it works for
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Teardrop bezel pendants in 925 silver — the teardrop bezel is the natural setting for these cabochons.
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Asymmetric dangle earrings — the three formats are sufficiently distinct to create an intentional asymmetrical earring set, a consolidated trend in contemporary artisan jewelry.
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Wire wrap — the teardrop shape is the most classic for wire wrap.
Rose quartz in lapidary tradition
Rose quartz has been part of human jewelry for over 7,000 years: archaeologists have found rose quartz beads in Bronze Age burials in Mesopotamia and the Eastern Mediterranean.
The symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.
How to recognize genuine rose quartz
Natural rose quartz is translucent and diffuse, not transparent. The color is uniform and soft, without abrupt gradients or excessive saturation. Under magnification, the surface is clean. Pink glass is the most common imitation: it is completely transparent and may show bubbles. Artificially dyed rose quartz has more intense colors and may discolor in areas where the dye was applied unevenly. Pink calcite —softer (3 Mohs) and similar in appearance— reacts visibly to hydrochloric acid, which distinguishes it from quartz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the rose quartz in these pieces natural and undyed?
No detectable treatment. Natural color due to submicroscopic fibrous silicate inclusions. Statement based on lapidary observation; the piece does not include formal gemological certification.
What is the difference between the three sizes?
Nr.2 (14×5×4 mm) is elongated and narrow, ideal for elongated earrings. Nr.1 and nr.3 (10×11 mm) are more compact, suitable for pendants or earrings with more volume at the base. All three have distinct dome profiles (5 mm and 4 mm high).
See also: cabochon collection · shop pendants.
