{"product_id":"gemstone-halo-lamp-earth-aventurine-selenite","title":"Gemstone Halo Lamp - Earth - Aventurine \u0026 Selenite","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black circular frame holds a downward-pointing triangle of pale selenite bars, lit from beneath until the stone glows a soft, milky white. Rough green aventurine pieces line the inner edge of the ring, catching that light in shades of mint and sea-glass. It reads as a small piece of sculpture that happens to give off a gentle glow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe triangle sits in the centre of the ring, its bars lit from below so the translucent selenite brightens along its length.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe aventurine pieces are left raw and uneven, so the green shifts from deeper tones to near-clear where the light passes through.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA round black base carries the frame upright, with a cable trailing from the back and a quiet, graphic outline against the glow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe light is ambient and decorative, a soft pool of illumination rather than something to read or work by.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eForm, light and the mineral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite is a fibrous form of gypsum, and that structure is why it glows: light travels along the fibres and spreads softly through the stone. Its name comes from Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, a nod to its pale, lunar look. Used for centuries in antiquity as a translucent stone for windows, it has always been a material valued for how it lets light through. Aventurine, the green stone around the rim, has long been associated in crystal tradition with calm and a sense of renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe symbol at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downward-pointing triangle crossed by a horizontal bar is the traditional alchemical symbol for Earth. Here it is drawn in selenite and ringed with green stone, so the grounding theme of the piece is carried by the materials as well as the shape: pale mineral at the heart, living green around it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a shelf, sideboard or bedside table, anywhere a low glow is welcome in the evening. Selenite is very soft (Mohs 2) and a fingernail will scratch it, so place it where it won't be knocked. It is also water-soluble: damp dulls and clouds the stone and can slowly break it down, so keep it out of bathrooms and kitchens, and never wash or soak it. Clean it only when dry, with a soft brush or cloth. Natural stone varies, so the shade and veining of the green pieces will differ slightly from lamp to lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePower and fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp is fitted with a cable, as the photo shows. Lamps of this type usually run on a small-screw bulb and are normally supplied with an inline switch, but the exact bulb, whether one is included, and the plug fitting (UK three-pin or EU two-pin) vary by item, so please check the listing and the box on arrival. Like any bulb, it will give off a little gentle warmth in use, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who likes mineral pieces, softly lit corners and objects with a quiet symbolic story, whether for a new home or a bedside shelf. It works as a display piece first and a light second, which is exactly what makes it a lasting gift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it give enough light for a room?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is an ambient, decorative glow, best used alongside your main lighting or as a night-time accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in the bathroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe would not. Selenite is water-soluble and humidity will cloud and degrade the stone, so a dry room is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery close, but the aventurine is natural and unpolished, so the size, shade and arrangement of the green pieces will vary a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it get hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt becomes gently warm near the bulb in use, which is normal for this style of lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616727466298,"sku":"GemHL-04","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/gemstone-halo-lamp-earth-aventurine-selenite-cover.png?v=1790953293","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/gemstone-halo-lamp-earth-aventurine-selenite","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}