Caring for Your Crystal Jewellery: Keep Your Rose Quartz Glowing

If you’ve fallen in love with rose quartz jewellery, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a pendant close to your heart, a bracelet you wear every day, or a delicate ring that feels like a little token of self-love – rose quartz has a way of becoming part of your routine.

But just like your favourite clothes, plants, or friendships, your jewellery needs a bit of TLC to stay beautiful and meaningful. The good news? It doesn’t take much to keep your crystal jewellery glowing – you just need to know what not to do (we’re looking at you, long hot showers) and a few gentle care tips to make your rose quartz last.

Here’s how to look after your rose quartz jewellery so it stays as lovely as the day you fell for it.

Table of Contents for Caring for Your Crystal Jewellery

First Things First – What Makes Rose Quartz Special?

Rose quartz is a relatively durable stone, but it’s not invincible. On the Mohs scale of hardness, it ranks around 7 out of 10 – which means it won’t scratch easily, but it can still be damaged by knocks, chemicals, or long exposure to direct sunlight.

The stone’s soft pink hue is one of its most beautiful qualities, but that colour can fade if it’s not looked after properly. So whether you’re wearing a bracelet, pendant, or ring, giving it a bit of care will keep it glowing and meaningful.

1. Remove Before Showering, Swimming or Exercising

It might feel tempting to keep your rose quartz jewellery on 24/7, especially if it’s become part of your daily ritual – but trust us, it’s worth taking off before water or sweat gets involved.

Why?

Soaps and shampoos can dull the surface over time
Prolonged water exposure may weaken stringing materials (especially for beaded bracelets)
Chlorine and salt water? Definitely not crystal-friendly

Quick rule: if you wouldn’t wash your favourite silk scarf in it, don’t expose your rose quartz to it either.

2. Avoid Harsh Chemicals (Including Cleaning Products and Perfume)

Crystals might seem tough, but they’re sensitive to certain chemicals. Perfumes, lotions, household cleaners and even some beauty sprays can leave residue or cause damage to your jewellery.

Tip:
Put on your jewellery after you’ve applied perfumes or lotions, not before.

Want to keep your entire collection safe? Store it away from cleaning sprays and avoid wearing it while using harsh products around the house.

3. Store It Separately

Rose quartz is a social stone (symbolically), but it doesn’t love being scratched by other harder materials. If you toss it in a jewellery box with harder crystals or metals, it may pick up tiny scratches or lose some of its polish.

How to store it:

Use a soft pouch or lined box
Keep each piece separate if possible
Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colour

This is especially important for pieces with polished finishes or delicate detailing – like our rose quartz pendants, which deserve their own cosy nook.

4. Clean It Gently

You don’t need special tools or sprays to clean your rose quartz jewellery. A little warm water and a soft cloth will do the job.

Here’s how:

Dampen a microfibre cloth with warm (not hot) water
Gently wipe down the stone and any metal settings
Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth
Avoid soaking or submerging your piece

If your bracelet or necklace is strung with elastic or thread, be extra gentle – and avoid pulling or stretching unnecessarily.

5. Recharge Its Energy (If That’s Your Thing)

Many people like to energetically cleanse their crystal jewellery as well as physically clean it. If that’s part of your practice, you can recharge your rose quartz with any of the following:

Moonlight – Leave it by a window overnight during a full moon
Selenite – Place your jewellery on a selenite charging plate or near a piece of selenite
Breath or intention – Hold your jewellery in your hands, breathe deeply, and visualise it being refreshed and re-energised

If you’re unsure how often to cleanse or recharge your crystals, our guide on how to cleanse your rose quartz offers a beginner-friendly overview.

6. Be Mindful When Travelling

Rose quartz doesn’t love being rattled around in the bottom of a bag. If you’re taking your jewellery on the go:

Store it in a small soft pouch
Avoid extreme heat or sun exposure
Don’t wrap it in tissue (it can tear and leave bits behind)

Travelling with crystals? You might enjoy our post on how to travel with crystals for more tips.

Quick Do’s and Don’ts for Rose Quartz Jewellery

DO:

Clean it regularly with a soft cloth
Store it away from other jewellery
Remove before swimming, bathing or sweating
Set or reset your intentions if that feels meaningful
Enjoy wearing it – it’s not meant to sit in a drawer forever

DON’T:

Expose it to harsh sunlight for long periods
Use chemical cleaners or polishing agents
Drop it on hard surfaces
Leave it tangled with other metal chains or harder stones

Final Thoughts on Caring for Your Crystal Jewellery: Jewellery That Loves You Back

Rose quartz jewellery isn’t just an accessory – it’s something many people wear as a daily reminder to treat themselves (and others) with kindness. So giving it a bit of care now and then helps it stay both beautiful and energetically fresh.

Whether you’re wearing it to promote love, feel grounded during the day, or simply because it’s gorgeous – your rose quartz deserves a little glow-up treatment once in a while.

Ready to find a new favourite piece? Browse our full rose quartz jewellery collection – and wear what feels good.