# Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Opalite > Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Opalite is an opalite angel figure. It costs £7.60 and is currently out of stock, shipped across the UK in 2–5 working days. Opalite is chosen for its glow; in contemporary practice it is associated with transitions. It suits someone who loves a glowing, moonlike look and doesn't mind that it is glass. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hand-carved-gemstone-angel-opalite397 | | Product type | Gemstone Figures | | This option | Opalite | | Material | Opalite: a man-made glass, not a natural stone | | Colour | Milky with blue and orange glow | | Hardness | 5.5 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Man-made glass, not a natural stone. | | What's included | One angel figure | | SKU | gemf-28 | | Price | £7.60 | | Availability | Out of stock | | Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. | | 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 Figures (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/gemstone-figures) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Opalite is an angel-themed opalite piece, a gentle symbol of care and guardianship. The Hand Carved Gemstone Angel range comes in 4 versions. If Opalite isn't quite right, compare Opalite or Unakite or Amethyst. Opalite is a man-made glass, not a natural stone, typically milky with blue and orange glow. It measures 5.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Man-made glass, not a natural stone. Opalite is man-made glass, which we state plainly. Opalite glows blue against a dark background and amber when backlit. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Angels, from the Greek angelos, 'messenger', appear in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition as messengers and guardians. Opalite is chosen for its glow; in contemporary practice it is associated with transitions. In modern crystal tradition opalite is linked with the crown and third eye chakra and with Cancer and Libra. Traditional meanings are offered for interest and reflection, not as a health claim. ## How to use - LED decorations make a fine night-light: switch off when you leave the room. - Stand it by a bed, on a windowsill or in a memory corner. - It pairs traditionally with rose quartz or moonstone. - Care idea: dust regularly and keep it away from direct heat and damp. - Display idea: odd numbers of objects (one, three or five) look most natural on a shelf. - Storage idea: a box or chest keeps cards, crystals and keepsakes together and dust-free. ## Care - Wipe with a smooth, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. - Dust gently; remove LED batteries if stored for a long time. ## 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 - [Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Amethyst](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hand-carved-gemstone-angel-amethyst403): £9.44 - [Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Opalite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hand-carved-gemstone-angel-opalite426): £9.44 - [Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Unakite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hand-carved-gemstone-angel-unakite424): £7.60 ## Questions and answers (14) ### What is the Hand Carved Gemstone Angel - Opalite used for? Set it by a bed, on a windowsill or in a memory corner. Opalite is chosen for its glow; in contemporary practice it is associated with transitions. ### Is the opalite in the Opalite angel figure real? Man-made glass, not a natural stone. We say so plainly so you know what you're buying. ### How do I cleanse my opalite angel figure? Popular rituals are a night under the full moon, a few seconds in incense smoke, or a rest on selenite. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### Is the Opalite angel figure a good gift? Yes, especially for someone who loves a glowing, moonlike look and doesn't mind that it is glass. At £7.60 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### When will my Opalite angel figure arrive? Most UK orders arrive within 2–5 working days. Delivery costs £3.95 and is free over £40. ### Can I send the Opalite angel figure back if I change my mind? Yes, within 14 days of delivery. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to start a return. Faulty items are also covered by the Consumer Rights Act. ### What's the difference between Opalite and Opalite? Both are Hand Carved Gemstone Angel pieces. Opalite is opalite (milky with blue and orange glow); Opalite is opalite (milky with blue and orange glow). Opalite is £9.44 against £7.60 here. ### Which Hand Carved Gemstone Angel options are there? 4 options: Opalite, Unakite, Amethyst, as well as this one. ### How hard is Opalite? 5.5 on the Mohs scale. That's fairly soft, so store it apart from harder stones. ### Where does Opalite come from? Opalite is usually found in man-made. ### What goes well with Opalite? It is often paired with rose quartz or moonstone. ### Is the Opalite angel figure in stock? Not right now. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk and we'll let you know when it's back. ### How can I pay? Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Do you deliver outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/hand-carved-gemstone-angel-opalite397