Rose Quartz is seen as a symbol of beauty and love. It is a healing stone, believed to repel negative energies and attract positive and healing ones. It balances emotions, relieves stress, and calms the soul. Rose quartz is said to develop sensitivity, Boost self-esteem, increase patience, relieve depression, and neutralize anger and other negative emotions. It is thought to promote self-discipline and responsibility, increase flexibility, and enhance communication skills. Rose quartz is believed to foster love and friendship, promote unconditional love, and encourage harmonious relationships. It helps us to heal emotional pain because it teaches us to love and accept ourselves. Rose quartz is given as a gift to celebrate the 2nd year of marriage. It is associated with the Zodiac signs of Taurus and Libra, and it is one of the birthstones for the month of January. Rose quartz is the official mineral of South Dakota.