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.

Rhodonite is said to be a physical and emotional healer, as it teaches us to love and trust ourselves. It is believed to boost self-confidence, increase self-esteem, and encourage patience. Rhodonite calms emotions, promotes relaxation, and alleviates anxiety and worry. It is said to make it easier to organize scattered and chaotic thoughts, and to enhance language proficiency and eloquence. Rhodonite is a rejuvenating stone, thought to renew bodily energy after physical distress, and to help heal old wounds. It is a grounding stone, believed to strengthen our resolve and conviction, making it easier to accomplish our goals, and to fulfill our potential. Rhodonite is associated with the Zodiac sign of Taurus. It is the Massachusetts state gem, and the national gem of Russia.