Pink Opal Heart
Pink opal is a soft pink variety of common opal traditionally associated with emotional healing and calm. Carved into a classic heart shape, this piece pairs pink opal's candy-soft color with a comforting, symbolic form that's equally at home on a nightstand, desk, or altar.
Quick facts
| Stone | Pink Opal |
| Composition | Hydrated amorphous silicon dioxide (opal) |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Color | Candy pink, sometimes with subtle marbling |
| Origin | Commonly Peru and Andean South America |
| Chakra | Heart |
| Traditionally used for | Emotional healing, comfort, calm |
| Care / Water-safe | Use caution with water and heat; handle gently |
Meaning & history
The heart shape has long been a favorite carving for stones tied to the heart chakra, and pink opal's soft, tender color makes it a natural fit — many keep one as a small comfort object or thoughtful keepsake. Explore more soft-toned pieces in our love & happiness collection, or browse the wider hearts collection for other carved favorites.
How to use it
Hold it in your palm during a quiet moment, tuck it into a bag or drawer as a small comfort object, or set it out on display where its shape and color can be enjoyed daily. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone going through a tender season.
Care & cleansing
Pink opal contains bound water and is sensitive to moisture, heat, and knocks. Avoid soaking this heart or exposing it to prolonged direct sun, both of which can affect its color and structure. Handle gently, as opal is softer than many display crystals, and clean with a soft, dry cloth rather than water when possible.
Frequently asked questions
What is pink opal, and what is it used for?
Pink opal is a soft pink variety of common opal. In crystal tradition it is associated with emotional healing, calm, and heart-centered comfort — a gentle stone often given as a keepsake. This is a decorative and symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device.
Is a pink opal heart water-safe?
Use caution. Opal contains bound water within its structure, so avoid soaking this heart or leaving it wet, and keep it away from sudden temperature changes.
Can I carry or wear it daily?
This carved heart is meant for handling and display rather than wear. It's soft compared to many crystals, so keep it away from harsh knocks, prolonged direct sun, and other stones that could scratch its polished surface.
How do I cleanse and charge a pink opal heart?
Smoke, sound, or moonlight are gentle and safe options. If you rinse it briefly, dry it immediately with a soft cloth rather than letting it air-dry.
How can I tell if my pink opal is genuine?
Genuine pink opal has a soft, slightly waxy luster and natural variation in tone and marbling from piece to piece — a flawlessly uniform, glassy pink heart is more likely a dyed glass imitation.
What crystals pair well with a pink opal heart?
It pairs naturally with rose quartz for a classic gentle-pink duo, or with mangano calcite and rhodonite for a fuller range of soft, heart-centered stones.
We ship within 1–3 business days from our Kendall, Miami location. Standard shipping takes 5–8 business days. Expedited options available at checkout.
Free standard shipping on orders over $50.
Questions? Use the Ask a Question form below or visit us in store at our Kendall location.