# Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Amethyst Aura with Stand > Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Amethyst Aura with Stand is a 40mm aura quartz sphere (the sphere plus a display stand). At £15.20 it is available now, with UK delivery in 2–5 working days. A neutral finish fits easily into any room or altar. It suits someone who loves vivid, iridescent colour. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-amethyst-aura-with-stand392 | | Product type | Gemstone Crystal Spheres with Stand | | This option | Amethyst Aura with Stand | | Material | Aura Quartz: quartz coated with a thin bonded layer of metal such as titanium | | Colour | Iridescent, rainbow sheen | | Dimensions | Approx. 40mm | | Hardness | 7 (the coating is softer) on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural quartz with a man-made metallic coating. | | Where it is usually found | Natural quartz coated in a lab | | What's included | The sphere plus a display stand | | SKU | gems-22 | | Price | £15.20 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Gemstone Crystal Spheres with Stand (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/gemstone-crystal-spheres-with-stand) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Amethyst Aura with Stand is a polished aura quartz sphere of about 40mm supplied with a stand. A sphere shows off the colour and inner pattern of a stone from every angle. A neutral finish fits easily into any room or altar. Styling: neutral tones disappear into a room, letting what's inside take the attention. At around 4cm this is the small, palm-sized option: easy to tuck into a pocket, a pouch or a bedside drawer. Small pieces suit rings and earrings, a single tumble stone, travel kits and tight altar spaces. The Gemstone Sphere 40mm range comes in 10 versions. If Amethyst Aura with Stand isn't quite right, compare Clear Quartz with Stand or Indian Jade with Stand or Indian Moonstone with Stand. Aura Quartz is quartz coated with a thin bonded layer of metal such as titanium, typically iridescent, rainbow sheen. It measures 7 (the coating is softer) on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural quartz with a man-made metallic coating. The coating is applied by vapour deposition, fusing a thin layer of metal to heated quartz. Size: approximately 40mm. Natural material varies slightly in size, colour and markings. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Spheres have a long history in scrying, the practice of gazing into a reflective spot for insight; clear crystal balls were used for this in medieval and Victorian Europe. Aura quartz is a modern creation. Its shimmering finish is associated in contemporary practice with joy and creativity, and it is chosen mainly for its striking colour. In modern crystal tradition aura quartz is linked with the crown in modern practice chakra and with all signs. We share these as cultural traditions and personal beliefs only, never as health claims. ## How to use - Keep spheres out of strong sunlight: a clear sphere can focus light like a lens. - Display it on its stand away from the edge of a shelf. - It pairs traditionally with clear quartz. - Journalling idea: note the date you bought it and what drew you to it; collectors enjoy looking back on how a collection grew. - Shelf idea: group stones by colour, from deep to pale, for a display that reads like a gradient. - Meditation idea: rest it in an open palm and use its weight and temperature as a point of focus for five slow breaths. ## Care - Dust with care with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid abrasives and long soaks, which can wear the coated base. - Handle with dry hands and set it down on a smooth surface. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Other versions - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Afghan Lapis with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-afghan-lapis-with-stand426): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - African Amethyst with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-african-amethyst-with-stand368): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Clear Quartz with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-clear-quartz-with-stand433): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Indian Jade with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-indian-jade-with-stand426): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Indian Moonstone with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-indian-moonstone-with-stand372): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Ocean Agate with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-ocean-agate-with-stand426): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Rose Quartz Titanium Aura with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-rose-quartz-titanium-aura-with-stand411): £15.20 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Rose Quartz with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-rose-quartz-with-stand385): £12.00 - [Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Tourmaline with Stand](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-sphere-40mm-tourmaline-with-stand422): £12.00 ## Questions and answers (16) ### What is the Gemstone Sphere 40mm - Amethyst Aura with Stand used for? Display it on its stand away from the edge of a shelf. Aura quartz is a modern creation. ### Is the aura quartz in the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere real? Natural quartz with a man-made metallic coating. We say so plainly so you know what you're buying. ### How do I cleanse my aura quartz gemstone sphere? Many people cleanse crystals with moonlight, sound from a singing bowl, or smoke from sage or incense. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### What size is the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere? About 40mm. Small pieces suit rings and earrings, a single tumble stone, travel kits and tight altar spaces. ### Is the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere a good gift? Yes, especially for someone who loves vivid, iridescent colour. Add a little more to your basket to reach free delivery over £40. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How quickly do you deliver in the UK? We deliver to UK addresses in 2–5 working days; £3.95, or free on baskets over £40. ### Can I return the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere? Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. ### What's the difference between Amethyst Aura with Stand and Clear Quartz with Stand? Both are Gemstone Sphere 40mm pieces. Amethyst Aura with Stand centres on neutral; Clear Quartz with Stand centres on neutral. Clear Quartz with Stand is £12.00 against £15.20 here. ### Which Gemstone Sphere 40mm options are there? 10 options, including Clear Quartz with Stand, Indian Jade with Stand, Indian Moonstone with Stand, Ocean Agate with Stand, Rose Quartz Titanium Aura with Stand, Rose Quartz with Stand, and 3 more on the range page, as well as this one. ### What does neutral mean in ritual tradition? A neutral finish fits easily into any room or altar. ### What is Aura Quartz associated with? Aura quartz is a modern creation. Its shimmering finish is associated in contemporary practice with joy and creativity, and it is chosen mainly for its striking colour. These are beliefs, not health claims. ### What chakra is Aura Quartz linked with? In modern crystal tradition, the crown in modern practice chakra. ### Which zodiac signs go with Aura Quartz? All signs, according to popular crystal tradition. ### Will the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere look exactly like the photo? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere suitable for beginners? Yes. A stand stops it rolling; check whether one is included. ### Can I send the Amethyst Aura with Stand sphere straight to someone as a gift? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. 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