Metamorphosis Quartz Pendant Sterling 12 ray Star Cert Start Price USD 78.95 Current Price USD 91.00 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Montana See more about 'Metamorphosis Quartz Pendant Sterling 12 ray Star Cert' Description  Description   All photos are enlarged to better show details. ~~Metamorphosis Quartz™ Sterling Silver Pendant~~ ~Brazil~ overall  1.1"  8 grams   (40 carats) stone about  .7" x .5" Metamorphosis Quartz™ only comes from two mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil and both of these mines are currently closed. This Quartz is clear yet foggy, with a silky feel and lovely chatoyance. It contains small amounts of Hafnium, Barium, Copper, Nickel, Strontium, and Aluminum. This quartz exhibits very unusual optical properties that can vary from specimen to specimen. One is asterism the formation of stars from two-ray to twelve-ray! Another is contra luz, a backlit opalescence which sometimes brings a halo to the specimen. In her new book, "Love is in the Earth - The Crystal and Mineral Encyclopedia - The Liite Fantastic and The Last Testament", Melody describes Metamorphosis Quartz™ on page 627 : "This mineral is known as THE "stone of transformation", supporting the amplification of energy required for same." This is a trademarked stone and there are vendors selling milky quartz as Metamorphosis Quartz™. These quartz do not have the metaphysical or optical properties of Metamorphosis Quartz™. The name was chosen for this quartz to reflect the qualities of the stone which support the transformation to "Ouro Verde Quartz" by bombarding it with gamma rays. Milky Quartz on the other hand would not change color and would normally explode in the process! Because of this problem, Earth-Love Publishing has created a Guarantee Certificate to be issued with genuine stones. This Metamorphosis Quartz (tm) pendant is set in Sterling Silver.  It is an open basket design that allows the light to pass through from all angles.  The bale is large and will take a thick chain or cord.  This stone has a six ray star when the light source hits it from the front (hard to capture in the photo above).  It has a 12 way star when the light is shined through it from the back!!  The back side of the cabochon is convex rather than flat.  That combined with the optical properties of the Metamorphosis Quartz(tm) creates the 12 point star.  Some of the rays are light in the photo, but if you look closely you will see them.  The pendant will come with its certificate of authenticity and a pouch for storage.     I am a Reiki Master/Teacher and I would be pleased to infuse your stones with the healing energy of Reiki upon your request. Thank You for looking!! view my other auctions below: visit my entire auction showcase Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Payment is due within 7 days of purchase. I accept PayPal, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) can be used through the PayPal payment method. I will gladly combine auction wins and purchases from my store. I will hold items until the end of that week's auctions or up to 14 days while you shop. Please let me know if you are doing this and wait for my final invoice before making payment. International Buyers please contact me for shipping charges before making payment. PayPal payments are preferred from International buyers. Please include your phone number with your payment. Return Policy I want you to be happy with your purchase.  If for any reason you are not, please contact me within 7 days of receipt and I will issue a Return Authorization Number for the item.  Item must be returned in the same condition it was received.  I will refund your purchase price minus shipping and insurance charges once I have the item in hand.  Return shipping will be your responsibility. Items returned without a Return Authorization Number will be charged a 15% restocking fee.If you have any questions, please email me before bidding. Thank you. :) I offer USPS First Class and Priority Mail shipping, you can make your selection on your invoice. Buyer pays all shipping costs.  Insurance is optional, seller assumes no responsibility once package is shipped. I will gladly combine auction wins and purchases from my store to save on postage.  Items must be paid for in one payment to receive the shipping discounts. Please note: Items with Free Shipping will ship at no extra cost when shipping with non-free shipping items.         Just one of inkFrog's Creations Place a Bid!