Rose Quartz Necklace — Sterling Silver or Gold Vermeil

A delicate rose quartz necklace, available in your choice of sterling silver or gold vermeil, a simple everyday piece built around the soft pink stone traditionally known as the stone of love.

What actually is gold vermeil, and how does it differ from solid gold or plain gold plating? Vermeil is a specific, regulated standard, a solid sterling silver base coated with a genuinely thick layer of gold, at least 2.5 microns in most markets, considerably more than the thin flash plating used on cheaper costume jewellery. That thickness means vermeil holds its colour and resists wearing through far longer than standard gold plated pieces, while still costing less than solid gold. Rose quartz itself is traditionally associated with emotional healing, compassion, and attracting calm, positive energy.

A closer look

Rose quartz takes its gentle pink colour from trace titanium and manganese within the crystal structure, a natural mineral signature rather than any treatment. Worn alone it sits subtly at the collarbone, or layers easily alongside finer chains.

• Stone: Natural rose quartz
• Metal: Sterling silver or gold vermeil, your choice
• Style: Delicate pendant necklace

Wearing your rose quartz necklace

Rose quartz is hard and daily-wear friendly, sitting at 7 on the Mohs scale. Vermeil needs slightly gentler handling than solid gold, since the coating can wear thin over many years of heavy use, so it is worth taking off before swimming, showering, or applying lotion and perfume.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.