The name originates from Rhodon, which means 'rose' in Greek, and pink symbolizes unconditional love. Beautiful earthy pinks and reds with black flower-like veins. Rhodonite reflects the colour of passion, energy and life. First discovered in the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1790s.  It quickly became an extremely popular stone in Russian culture as a talisman of protection for babies, travellers, and nobles.