Rose Quartz Angel Keepsake

For a friend who's having a hard month. A small rose quartz angel with broad carved wings.

Let her know you're thinking of her.

For centuries the angel has been the picture of someone watching over you, and in crystal tradition rose quartz is the stone of love and kindness. Together they make a quiet way to say I'm thinking of you. This one has a smooth head with no face, wide wings and arms folded over a long robe, in cloudy pink with a few small rust-colored flecks.

The story

The word angel comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger. Long before small angel keepsakes appeared on shelves, the name described a being that carried a message, giving the familiar figure a story about communication as well as care.

Giving it

Set it beside a short note naming one thing you love about her, and leave it where she'll find it. It's small enough for a nightstand, a windowsill or the corner of a desk.

Details

• Stone: Rose quartz
• Five elements: Fire · Find your element
• Birthday bracelets: Rose Quartz is in 5 of our 12 · Find yours
• One angel carving.
• See also: Fire & Wood Birthday Bracelet · 12mm

Each stone varies a little in color and pattern.