Selenite, a Little Hearth of Light
Milky white with pale grey shading, this selenite candle holder has a softly clouded character. Its pale cylindrical form surrounds a sheltered circular opening.
Fine vertical striations trace the sides, interrupted by uneven surface patches that give the holder a varied texture. The nearly flat, round top appears smoother, framing the circular recess with a simple, open shape.
Selenite takes its name from Selene, the Greek moon goddess, a reference to the pale, moon-like reflection it can show. That association lends a gentle poetry to its shape: a little moon-pale tower with a sheltered hearth at its centre.
