Blue Goldstone Sphere Wholesale VG88
- Material: Blue Goldstone
- Product Type: Crystal Sphere
- Sphere size: approximately 40-50mm size
- Quantity: Set of 4-6 Spheres
Blue Goldstone (Man-Made) Product Knowledge
Product: Blue Goldstone (Man-Made) (Wholesale VG88)
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1. ORIGIN
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[IMPORTANT] Blue goldstone (also called blue sandstone) is a MAN-MADE glass, not a natural mineral. It is made by melting glass (quartz sand) with cobalt / copper metal flecks, and the sparkling 'starlight' inside is the reflection of those metal particles.
Place of origin: Venice (Murano), Italy, where it was accidentally invented in the 17th century by local glassmakers / monks while attempting to make gold glass; some accounts trace it further back to Persia.
It is the same material as blue sandstone, named for its blue glass base with silvery-blue metallic sparkle.
With a hardness of about 5-6 (as glass), it is suited to making spheres, jewelry and ornaments.
2. HISTORY
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The goldstone craft originated in 17th-century Venice, Italy, discovered by accident by glassmakers working with copper-containing gold glass.
Because of its captivating internal sparkle, it quickly became a popular European jewelry and decorative material and spawned blue, red, green and other color versions.
Important note: this is a man-made glass material without the rarity or energetic properties of a natural mineral. It should always be honestly labeled as man-made.
3. USAGE
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Decoration and jewelry: made into beads, pendants and sphere ornaments, popular for their starry sparkle.
Feng shui and motivation: often used as a symbol of 'career and ambition,' placed as a desk ornament.
Important note: this is a man-made material whose value lies mainly in decoration and cost-effectiveness.
4. FUNCTIONS
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(Mostly cultural attributions, for reference only; this is a man-made material.)
Symbol of ambition and willpower: believed to inspire drive, focus and determination, supporting career goals.
Symbol of communication and inspiration: its blue tones suggest communication, inspiration and self-expression.
Symbol of confidence and good luck: often used as a 'starry night stone' carrying confidence, courage and good fortune.
Core value of this product: its decorative effect (starry sparkle) and high cost-effectiveness.