Hold opalite against something dark and it glows blue; hold it to the light and it turns soft gold.

Opalite is man-made glass, not a mined stone, and it's gorgeous. It was created to have that milky, moonlit glow, which shifts colour depending on what's behind it. Choose big or small round beads or chips, all on a stretchy cord.

People love it for the glow, plain and simple. It's often linked with calm transitions and clear communication, and plenty of folks wear it as a bright, easy everyday piece. It's also a budget-friendly way to get that dreamy, opal-like look.

How to use it

• Wear it against dark clothes for a blue glow
• Stack it with moonstone or rose quartz
• Give it as a sweet, glowy gift
• Pick chips for a casual look

Care: It's glass, so store it apart from harder stones and avoid knocking it on counters.

The details

• Stone: Opalite
• Options: 8mm, 4mm, Chip
• Sold as: Single piece
• Country of origin: China
• Treated or man-made: Glass or another man-made material
• People pick it for: Empowerment, Balance, Dreams
• Chakra: Crown, Third Eye, Heart