{"product_id":"cuarzo-rosa-mariposa-lagrima-grande","title":"Butterfly Pendant · Rose Quartz Teardrop","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper electroformed butterfly pendant with a highly transparent rose quartz teardrop. The stone exhibits a very pale, almost colorless pink with noticeable semi-transparency: internal crystal planes are visible under direct light. Unique workshop piece, 52 × 23 mm, in outlet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePiece Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMineral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRose quartz (quartz, rose variety)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003ePiece Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e52 × 23 mm (includes setting and copper butterfly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStone Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTeardrop, freeform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturing Technique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper electroforming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMetal Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper with antique patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMineral Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Mohs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMineral Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003ePiece Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThis specific piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the massive varieties of rose quartz, the stone in this piece has marked transparency: under direct light, the crystalline growth planes and internal fractures are clearly visible, tracing diagonal lines within the stone. The color is very pale pink, almost colorless, with white flashes in the more vitreous areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper butterfly at the top completes the set with its outstretched wings and molded relief body. The contrast between the transparency of the stone and the matte opacity of the electroformed copper is the most characteristic visual feature of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper electroforming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is made using electroforming: electrolytic copper is deposited layer by layer onto a mold to build a continuous setting that precisely embraces the stone. Butterfly, bezel, and hanging ring form a single object, with the matte granular texture characteristic of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRose quartz in lapidary tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose quartz has been used in jewelry and carved objects since Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Semi-transparent varieties like the one in this piece form in granitic pegmatites with slow crystal growth, which allows for some transparency and visible internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, rose quartz is associated with affection, tenderness, and inner calm. Its presence in almost all ancient cultures makes it one of the minerals with the most documented history of symbolic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare for electroformed copper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper can develop a green patina (verdigris) in contact with skin or in humid environments. Store in a zip bag, remove before showering, and clean with a dry cloth. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/cuidado-de-tus-joyas\"\u003ejewelry care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are there lines visible inside the quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible lines are crystalline growth planes and natural internal fractures of the quartz. These are intrinsic features of the stone and do not indicate a quality defect: they confirm that it is mineral quartz with a visible internal structure, without treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the rose quartz in this piece treated or dyed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo detectable treatment. The pale color and transparency are natural characteristics of this variety. Highly transparent rose quartz is less common than massive varieties, which gives this stone a distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you care for rose quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense direct sunlight. See the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/cuidado-de-tus-joyas\"\u003ejewelry care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore about rose quartz: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/propiedades-de-los-minerales\/cuarzo-rosa\"\u003eproperties and uses\u003c\/a\u003e. See also: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colgantes\"\u003ehandmade pendants\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/outlet\"\u003eoutlet collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anima Mundi Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54518900719939,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/8818\/4355\/files\/2026-02-1411.58.27.jpg?v=1780339877","url":"https:\/\/animamundicrystals.com\/en\/products\/cuarzo-rosa-mariposa-lagrima-grande","provider":"Anima Mundi Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}