Crystals - Rhodonite Heart Carvings (27mm)

Carvings make for beautiful display pieces, and are perfect for gifts. They carry the energy from the crystal itself, as well as associated energies, meaning and intentions of the shape.

Hearts are a symbol of friendship, hope, and love.

Photos are an example of the look and size you will receive. Note: each heart is completely unique. Colours, shapes and patterns differ from piece to piece, and some may have small imperfections.

About Rhodonite

Rhodonite is a striking pink to rose-red manganese silicate mineral (MnSiO₃), often veined or mottled with black manganese oxide inclusions that create dramatic contrast and marbled patterns. Its name comes from the Greek word rhodon, meaning “rose,” referencing its characteristic pink hue. While visually similar to Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite is typically deeper in tone, with a more grounding and protective quality.

This stone ranges from translucent to opaque and has a Mohs hardness of 5.5–6.5, making it relatively soft but suitable for jewellery, carvings, and metaphysical use with a bit of care.

Rhodonite is primarily found in Russia, Sweden, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Peru, South Africa, and the United States. Russian Rhodonite, especially from the Ural Mountains, is often highly prized for its intense pink colour and fine black veining.

Chakras – Heart (Primary), Root (Secondary)
Zodiac – Taurus, Aries, Scorpio
Element – Earth, Fire
Planet – Mars, Venus
Number – 9
Birthstone – Not traditional, but often linked to emotional healing and forgiveness
Typical colours – Pink, rose, dusty red with black veining or patches of dark manganese oxide

Healing with Rhodonite

♥ Emotional Healing ♥ Forgiveness ♥ Self-Worth ♥ Compassion ♥ Reconciliation ♥ Grounded Love ♥ Inner Strength ♥ Trauma Release

Rhodonite is a powerful emotional healer, known as a stone of compassion, forgiveness, and balance. It resonates strongly with the Heart Chakra, gently assisting in the release of old emotional wounds, especially those linked to betrayal, abandonment, trauma, or resentment. Its energy helps shift pain into understanding, and anger into resolution.

This stone is ideal for those working through grief, heartbreak, or emotional confusion, offering support while helping to establish healthy emotional boundaries. It encourages self-love and empathy, helping you forgive both yourself and others with grace.

Unlike softer heart stones like Rose Quartz, Rhodonite has a grounded, stabilising quality, thanks to its connection to the Root Chakra. It not only heals the heart but also supports you in taking tangible steps toward recovery, empowerment, and growth.

Rhodonite blends the nurturing energies of the Heart with the stabilising strength of Earth, making it ideal for manifestations rooted in emotional balance, self-worth, and relationship healing. It can help attract healthy, respectful partnerships and encourage emotional responsibility in both romantic and platonic dynamics.

Energetically, Rhodonite acts as a reset button for the heart. It clears emotional debris, neutralises self-destructive patterns, and helps anchor compassion into everyday actions. For those working on self-development or inner child healing, it’s a crystal of growth through gentleness.

In ritual or energy work, Rhodonite is powerful when used in cord-cutting ceremonies, trauma healing, shadow work, or any practice that supports heart-centred transformation. It works well with stones like Black Tourmaline, Garnet, and Pink Opal when a balance of strength and softness is required.

Rhodonite is believed to support the heart, circulatory system, and emotional stress response, particularly when grief or anxiety has created physical tension in the body. It is said to help regulate the heartbeat and support heart health by calming the nervous system and reducing spikes in emotional or physical stress.

Its grounding properties also make it beneficial for those who feel emotionally scattered or energetically drained, promoting a steady flow of energy throughout the body. Some healers use Rhodonite to aid in wound healing, inflammation, and immune system support, especially when emotional unrest is a contributing factor to physical symptoms.

It’s also thought to be helpful for emotional eating, shock, and trauma-related fatigue, where the body holds emotional pain and expresses it somatically. Rhodonite’s blend of gentle compassion and inner strength supports holistic, heart-centred healing of both body and mind.

Historical & Cultural Notes

• Rhodonite has been carved into beads, amulets, and decorative objects since antiquity, particularly in Russia, where it was used in royal architecture and jewellery.

• In traditional Russian folklore, Rhodonite was considered a protector of travellers and children, and was often placed in cradles or travel bags.

• Some indigenous cultures viewed Rhodonite as a soul-soothing stone, one that helped the spirit integrate after trauma or emotional upheaval.

• In modern crystal healing, it is widely regarded as a stone for emotional resilience, especially helpful for empaths, healers, or those recovering from toxic relationships.

Rhodonite is a bold and beautiful ally for emotional healing, self-compassion, and grounded love. Whether you're working through past wounds or building stronger emotional foundations, this crystal offers gentle yet empowering support—inviting you to step into your heart with strength, forgiveness, and clarity.