Rhodochrosite Cabochon: Rose Quarts & Abalone

~ Rose Quartz ~

History and cultural significance dating back thousands of years. Ancient Mesopotamia 7000yrs, Assyrians & Egyptians 2500yrs, Romans & Greeks, the middle ages.  All used this mineral for art, fashion, worship, for all things love romance and beauty.

~ Abalone ~

Buttons, buckles, inlay, jewelry all just some of the items that Rose Quartz was used for. Harvested for thousands of years by Native Americans as food and trade goods. They believed it had spiritual meaning and often used it in their ceremonies. The Japanese farmed it as far back as 1500 yrs ago.