Silver Rhodochrosite Necklace

Rhodochrosite is a naturally found mineral that in its rare pure form has a red-rose color. When it is in its more common impure state its coloring can range from pink to pale shades of brown. This mineral is often confused with rhodonite, a manganese silicate; however, it is of a distinctly softer nature.

Color and Properties

The impurities that change the color of this mineral do not, in any way, lessen the vibrancy or natural beauty of this lovely stone. In fact, it is the very fact that the stone can become such a beautiful shade of pink that gives the stone such a versatile and impressive appearance in sterling silver settings that highlight the different available shades.

This stone can be very difficult to cut and because of this it is not often used in faceted jewelry pieces. The art of cutting these stones into a piece of fitted jewelry takes a great deal of skill to bring out the natural beauty of the Rhodochrosite.

Accenting the Rhodochrosite with the natural beauty of pearls allows for the perfect color of these stones to be truly seen. Oysters form pearls when a single grain of sand enters into them. The oysters create a protective layer around the sand to protect themselves. Over time and layer after layer a pearl is born. Adding both the pearl and Rhodochrosite to a beautiful sterling silver setting enhances the beauty of the stone even more.

Rhodochrosite, as stated, is a relatively soft mineral that ranges between 3.5 and 4.0 of the Mohs scale of hardness.

Healing Stone

Rhodochrosite is also said to have a degree of healing qualities as well. Because of the impurities that change its color, the effect it can have on the body can change. If the stones have pink tones, it is said to assist with stimulating the circulation of the blood as well as the kidneys and the reproductive organs.

The ancient Incas believed the Rhodochrosite was the blood of their great former leaders, turned into stone. This led the stones to also be known as ‘Rosa del Inca’ and ‘Inca Rose’. Among other legend surrounding this stone is that it has the ability to draw love to the wearer and restore the inner balance of the wearer as well.

The beautiful rose color of the sterling silver Rhodochrosite necklace is perfect for the woman in your life. Whether its given as a Valentine's day gift, anniversary gift or given to a recent graduate, this necklace will become a cherished piece of jewelry to be worn for years to come.