{"product_id":"gemstone-halo-lamp-water-aquamarine-selenite","title":"Gemstone Halo Lamp - Water - Aquamarine \u0026 Selenite","description":"\u003cp\u003eA circle of black metal holds a downward-pointing triangle of pale selenite, with rough pieces of blue aquamarine set around the inside of the ring. Switched on, the light runs through the milky bars and picks out the cool blue-grey of each stone. Set it on a shelf or sideboard and it reads as a small sculpture first and a lamp second.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe selenite bars glow from within, with soft, fibrous striations visible along their length.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe aquamarine sits as raw, unpolished chunks, each one a slightly different shade of pale blue.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe light is cool and white rather than amber, which suits the water theme.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe black frame and round base keep the outline clean, so the stones stay the focus.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe glow is ambient and decorative, better for a mood in the corner of a room than for reading by.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe symbol at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downward-pointing triangle is the traditional alchemical symbol for Water. The lamp is built around it, with the selenite forming the three sides and the aquamarine curving around the ring. Aquamarine takes its name from the Latin for 'sea water', and selenite from Selene, the Greek moon goddess, so both stones carry a watery, lunar association in their names. Selenite's soft light has long suited that mood, and here the pairing is deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSelenite and aquamarine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite is a fibrous form of gypsum. Its translucency is why it glows when lit, and its structure is why you see fine parallel lines running through it. Aquamarine is the pale blue variety of beryl, left here in its rough, natural state. The two stones feel different, too: the aquamarine is hard and glassy, while selenite is very soft, at 2 on the Mohs scale, so a fingernail will mark it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite is water-soluble, so keep this lamp away from damp and humidity. That rules out the bathroom and the kitchen windowsill. Never wash or soak it. Dust it only when dry, using a soft brush or cloth, and handle the bars gently, as they can split along their natural cleavage. The lamp stands on its round black base, so a dry shelf, console or bedside surface works well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePower and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamp runs from a fitted cable, which you can see in the photo. Lamps of this kind usually take a small-screw E14 bulb of around 15W, and they typically have an inline switch, but the exact bulb, whether one is included and the plug fitting (UK three-pin or EU two-pin) vary from item to item, so check the listing and the box on arrival. A traditional bulb gives off gentle warmth, so the lamp may feel warm to the touch after a while. That is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who likes mineral pieces on display, or anyone setting up a calm corner at home. It also works as a housewarming gift, since it adds a quiet focal point to a room without much fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in the bathroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Selenite dissolves and clouds with moisture, so it needs to stay dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWait until it is dry, then brush or wipe away dust with a soft cloth. Avoid water and cleaning sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the light bright enough to read by?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is meant as an ambient glow, so a separate task lamp is better for reading or close work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616727433530,"sku":"GemHL-03","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/gemstone-halo-lamp-water-aquamarine-selenite-cover.png?v=1790953229","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/gemstone-halo-lamp-water-aquamarine-selenite","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}