Though many people believe Goldstone is a natural gemstone, all its colored and sparkling varieties are actually carefully manufactured glass products—crafted with precision, steeped in history, and charged with unique magickal properties. For centuries, the process of making Goldstone was a closely guarded secret, passed down only through select hands and hidden behind legends of alchemy and divine discovery.
The stone’s characteristic sparkle comes from thousands of tiny, flat, highly reflective metallic inclusions. Its range of vibrant colors is achieved by adding specific elements: chromium for green Goldstone, cobalt for blue, manganese for purple, and pure gold for the rarest and most vivid red. Traditional Goldstone—often mistaken as “red” but technically a coppery brown—is created using copper oxide and remains the most widely available.
The process itself is alchemical in nature. High-purity quartz sand is melted with metal oxides and other trace elements. In the case of traditional Goldstone, copper oxide transforms into elemental copper within the molten glass. The crucible is sealed off from air to create an oxygen-reducing atmosphere, and temperatures are held in a very narrow range—hot enough to keep the glass liquid, yet cool enough to allow the copper to crystallize into solid reflective flecks rather than dissolve.
Of the five known colors of Goldstone, red is the most rare and prized, produced by the inclusion of pure gold. Be cautious—most “purple” Goldstone on the market is actually mislabeled blue. True purple, made with manganese oxide, is exceptionally scarce.
The story of Goldstone shimmers with mystery and legend. Its earliest known mention may come from ancient Greece, where Pliny the Elder described a radiant red glass flecked with copper—something he called Haematinum. Centuries later, a Persian amulet dating back to the 12th or 13th century, now housed in the University of Pennsylvania, offers tangible proof of Goldstone’s ancient origins. But perhaps the most enchanting chapter begins in 16th-century Italy, where legend tells of monks who, in their pursuit of alchemy and gold, accidentally rediscovered the lost art of creating Goldstone. Whether fact or fable, their creation glowed with such ethereal beauty that it quickly became known throughout Europe as Monkstone—a name still whispered in glassmaking lore.
By the 17th century, the Miotti family of Venice began producing exquisite Goldstone works—jewelry, bowls, vases, and ritual tools. The Miottis zealously guarded the secret, only sharing it with a few trusted Venetian glassmakers in the late 18th century. Even today, Venice remains the premier source of authentic Goldstone, setting the standard for quality and brilliance. Though modern versions are also produced in China, true connoisseurs easily spot the difference—Chinese Goldstone lacks the richness, clarity, and precise flake distribution that make Venetian pieces truly dazzling.
Our Goldstone Palm Stones are not only visually breathtaking—they are also enchanted. Three Adepts in a Celestine Light Circle of Power have infused each stone with specific energetic signatures designed to awaken clarity, insight, and illumination during meditation or contemplation. These insights may come in response to a question or intention you focus on, or they may emerge unexpectedly—sudden flashes of clarity rising from deeper, unseen currents in your soul.
The following Stewardship Angels were invoked to bless and empower these Goldstone Palm Stones with their stewardship energies:
Graszaneen: Angel of Self-empowerment
Haslamatah: Angel of the Flow
Ionestia: Angel of Initiative
Judan: Angel of Secrets Revealed
Karondarel: Angel of Manifestation
Sarkaroc: Angel of Catalyst Energy
Uljani: Angel of Meditation
Vivasianna: Angel of Introspection
Xezerahim: Angel of Higher Consciousness
Zarvanel: Angel of Hidden Power
How to Use Your Enchanted Goldstone Palm Stone:
To activate its magickal properties, hold the stone in your palm and gently move your hand, allowing the thousands of tiny inclusions to shimmer in the light. Let your gaze soften as you watch the flickering brilliance. Focus on a specific question or intention, or clear your mind entirely to receive what the universe wishes to show you. For some, turning the stone slowly in the hand or bringing it close to the eyes (blurring the sparkles) can induce a deeply meditative, even hypnotic state.
Experiment with different lighting—dim or bright—to discover what helps you connect most clearly to the energies of the stone. However you choose to work with it, the enchanted Goldstone Palm Stone can become a trusted companion on your journey of inner knowing and spiritual clarity.
Let this radiant stone guide you into stillness, spark your deepest insights, and awaken the wisdom already within you.
Size: approx. 60 x 40 x 20 mm
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