SPARKLING BLUE GOLDSTONE HEART

SPARKLING BLUE GOLDSTONE HEART

 Blue Goldstone is a man-made stone and is made by adding Copper Salts to glass in a furnace. The heat "smelts" the Copper Salts back to Copper which then crystallize in the glass. A blue vegetable dye is added to give the blue colour. The Copper platelets formed this way are suspended in the glass and give it its characteristic glitter!

Goldstone is thought to have originated in Italy, and is still made there today by members of a single monastic community. Legend has it, that it was for a long time a very closely guarded secret how they made it, and even now the manufacture of the material remains the primary source of income for that monastery, even though Goldstone is also commercially made elsewhere these days. Other stories relate how Goldstone is thought to have been discovered by alchemists whilst on their lifelong quest to transmute base metals into gold.

 All items are measured & weighed with calibrated equipment

PLEASE NOTE:

* All items won must be paid for within 7 days after closing of the auction.  To save on shipping charges, items may be combined for all items won within 7 days. (by arrangement)

* If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return your item within 7 days.  Merchandise must be returned in its original condition. Refunds are generally made within one week of receipt of item (excl. postage). It is imperative to contact us before returning an item. All returns will generate a 10% fee for handling and restocking. 

CLICK ON THE PAWPRINT TO ACCESS OUR OTHER LOVELY ITEMS!