{"title":"Ritual \u0026 Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurated by form — sequenced color then size per the SCV merchandising standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amazonite-gem-tree","title":"Amazonite Gem Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small tree whose leaves are chips of green feldspar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDozens of tumbled amazonite fragments are wired into a branching canopy on a natural mineral base. Amazonite is a blue-green microcline feldspar—its color owes to trace lead and water locked in the crystal structure—and every chip carries the stone's signature pale striping. Despite the name, classic amazonite was never mined from the Amazon; major deposits come from Colorado, Brazil, and Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gem-tree form is a long-standing decorative tradition in lapidary craft, a way to display many small stones at once. Amazonite is associated in practice with the heart and throat chakras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sculptural accent for a windowsill or workspace, where the light can move through the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"9\" x 10\"H","offer_id":47066554859743,"sku":"36897759-0626","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0626AmazoniteGemTree.webp?v=1750190120"},{"product_id":"aragonite-heart","title":"Aragonite Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA calcium carbonate bowl, cut into a heart—pale and translucent at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAragonite is a polymorph of calcite: same chemical formula (CaCO₃), different crystal structure. Where calcite is trigonal, aragonite is orthorhombic, giving it a different cleavage pattern and slightly higher density. Mohs hardness 3.5–4. It named in 1790 after the Aragon province of Spain, where it was first scientifically described—though the mineral occurs worldwide in sedimentary and marine environments, often forming the shells of mollusks and corals. This piece is shaped into a heart form with a flat base, suitable for use as a dish or display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the root chakra and third-eye tradition, Aragonite is associated with steadiness and clear perception. Ancient lapidary traditions linked the stone to dispelling confusion and establishing a grounded view of circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, useful heart-shaped bowl in a mineral with a defined geological identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"5\"Hx5.5\"Lx1.25\"D","offer_id":47066571473119,"sku":"020722","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\"Hx3\"Lx1\"D","offer_id":47066571505887,"sku":"036374","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/7W7A1989.jpg?v=1750190662"},{"product_id":"citrine-gem-tree","title":"Citrine Gem Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small sculpture whose leaves are chips of warm yellow quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDozens of tumbled citrine fragments are wired into a branching canopy on a natural mineral base. Citrine is quartz colored gold by trace iron, most often amethyst slowly heated to 400–500°C to transform its violet into amber—a stable, widely practiced process that has produced the world's commercial citrine supply for well over a century. Each chip on this tree carries a slightly different tone depending on where in the original crystal it fell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gem-tree form is a long-standing decorative tradition in lapidary craft. Citrine is the November birthstone and has been worn as ornament since ancient times across Greece, Egypt, and Scotland. In the chakra tradition it is associated with the solar plexus center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warm accent piece for a windowsill or workspace, where natural light can move through the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"9\" x 10.5\"H","offer_id":47066608894175,"sku":"37618655-0617","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0617CitrineGemTree.webp?v=1750191674"},{"product_id":"selenite-bowl-small-1","title":"Selenite Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small carved selenite bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is a translucent variety of gypsum—hydrous calcium sulfate—with a soft satin sheen along its fibers. It is very soft (Mohs 2, scratched by a fingernail) and water-soluble, so it must be kept dry; a damp cloth will dull the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarved and polished from a single piece, the bowl glows when light passes through its translucent walls. Use it dry, for keys or jewelry rather than anything wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bowl per order. Natural stone—size and translucency vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"2.4\"R x 0.9\"T","offer_id":47066943652063,"sku":"41529055-0128","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0128copySeleniteSmallBowl.webp?v=1750194577"},{"product_id":"selenite-bowl-crescent-moon","title":"Selenite Bowl - Crescent Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carved selenite bowl in a crescent-moon shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is a translucent variety of gypsum—hydrous calcium sulfate—with a soft satin sheen along its fibers. It is very soft (Mohs 2, scratched by a fingernail) and water-soluble, so it must be kept dry; a damp cloth will dull the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece and polished to a soft satin glow. Keep it dry—selenite dissolves in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bowl per order. Natural stone—size and translucency vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"6\"L x 2.4\"W x 1.8\"T","offer_id":47066943783135,"sku":"47440607-0091","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0091copySeleniteBowl-Moon.webp?v=1750194583"},{"product_id":"selenite-bowl-crescent-moon-1","title":"Selenite Bowl - Crescent Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA crescent cut from translucent gypsum — the oldest moon symbol in a material named for the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is gypsum — calcium sulfate dihydrate, Mohs 2 — that crystallized in ancient evaporite basins as mineral-dense water slowly disappeared over geological time. Its inner luminescence comes from a molecular structure of flat, parallel sheets that transmit rather than scatter light. This bowl is carved into the crescent moon form and hollowed, the interior polished, the walls thin enough to glow. The name selenite derives from Selene, the Greek personification of the moon — a connection between stone and symbol that runs continuously for more than two millennia. Do not submerge in water; gypsum is soluble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the chakra tradition, selenite is associated with the crown and third-eye chakras. The crescent moon has been a devotional symbol across Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Islamic, and Wiccan traditions. Together, the form and the material reinforce each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA display bowl for a bedside table, altar, or windowsill — works best where it can catch some light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"4\"L x 2\"W x 1\"T","offer_id":47066943815903,"sku":"67409119-0122","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0122copySeleniteBowlMoonShape.webp?v=1750194584"},{"product_id":"selenite-bowl-heart","title":"Selenite Bowl - Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heart-shaped bowl of translucent gypsum that glows from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is a variety of gypsum (CaSO⊂4;·2H⊂2;O) that formed in ancient evaporite basins — the crystallized remains of concentrated seas. Mohs 2 hardness and flat cleavage planes make gypsum easy to carve into precise shapes; this bowl is hollowed into a stable heart form, the interior polished smooth. The stone’s characteristic translucency means the walls carry light through them rather than reflecting it off the surface. Water-soluble: keep dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the chakra tradition, selenite is linked to the crown and third-eye chakras. Named for Selene, the Greek moon goddess, the stone has been present in ritual contexts across the ancient world — in Egyptian burial goods, Mesoamerican ceremonial objects, and Greek devotional practice. The heart form pairs the stone’s traditional associations with clarity and higher awareness with a universal symbol of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA display bowl for rings, small stones, or other objects — or a decorative piece for a shelf where light can reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"3.8\"L x 4\"W x 1.3\"T","offer_id":47066943848671,"sku":"74801887-0135","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0135copySeleniteBowlHeart.webp?v=1750194586"},{"product_id":"selenite-bowl-triangle","title":"Selenite Bowl Triangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA triangle carved from a single piece of gypsum, hollowed into a bowl that holds light as easily as it holds objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is gypsum — calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO⊂4;·2H⊂2;O) — formed in ancient evaporite deposits where seawater concentrated and crystallized over geological time. Its flat cleavage and Mohs 2 softness make it straightforward to carve into precise geometric forms; the triangle here sits stable on its base, the hollowed interior polished smooth. The stone’s translucency means light from a window or lamp passes through the walls and catches the interior differently depending on angle. Water-soluble — keep dry and avoid liquid contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the chakra tradition, selenite is associated with the crown and third-eye chakras and with clarity. The triangle form draws on a geometry used across Pythagorean, Egyptian, and Eastern philosophical traditions. As a bowl, this piece is practical — rings, small stones, and jewelry all read well displayed inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA functional display bowl and decorative object in one — works on a desk, altar, or dressing table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"5.9\"L x 5.8\"W x 1.5\"T","offer_id":47066944012511,"sku":"88163039-0516","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0516copySeleniteTriangleBowl.webp?v=1750194593"},{"product_id":"selenite-etched-charging-plate-tree-of-life","title":"Selenite Etched Charging Plate - Tree of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat selenite plate with the Tree of Life engraved into its surface — the roots, trunk, and canopy all visible in the gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is gypsum (CaSO⊂4;·2H⊂2;O), a mineral that formed in evaporite basins when ancient seas concentrated and crystallized over millions of years. Mohs 2 — soft enough to engrave with precision — and translucent: the Tree of Life motif etched into this plate sits in relief against the stone’s natural inner luminescence. The Tree of Life symbol appears independently across Norse (Yggdrasil), Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Kabbalistic, and Celtic traditions, making it among the oldest continuously used symbolic forms. Keep the plate dry — gypsum is water-soluble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the crystal tradition, flat selenite plates are used to rest other stones on for energetic purposes. In the chakra tradition, selenite is linked to the crown and third-eye chakras. The Tree of Life engraving layers the stone’s traditional associations with a symbol of deep cross-cultural continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA display plate for other stones, jewelry, or use as a standalone decorative object — suited to a desk, altar, or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sedona Crystal Vortex","offers":[{"title":"4\"R x 0.5\"T","offer_id":47066944438495,"sku":"6989023-0597","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9078\/2357\/files\/DSC_0597SeleniteEtchedChargingPlate-TreeofLife.webp?v=1750194607"},{"product_id":"selenite-etched-charging-plate-zodiac","title":"Selenite Etched Charging Plate - Zodiac","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat round of gypsum with the twelve zodiac signs engraved across its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenite is a variety of gypsum — calcium sulfate dihydrate, Mohs 2 — that formed in ancient evaporite basins where concentrated mineral water slowly crystallized. Its softness makes it ideal for engraving; its flat cleavage planes make it naturally suited to a plate form. The zodiac wheel engraved here runs all twelve signs in sequence, the incised lines catching the stone’s characteristic light. The plate is flat-bottomed and stable on any surface. Selenite is water-soluble over prolonged contact; do not submerge or clean with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, selenite plates are used to rest and display other stones — the soft glow of the gypsum makes any stone placed on it look better. In the chakra tradition, selenite is associated with the crown and third-eye chakras and with clearing energy. 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