{"title":"Garnet","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"garnet-in-astrophyllite-cat-carving-3-inch-crystal-kitten","title":"Garnet in Astrophyllite Cat Carving | 3 inch Crystal Kitten","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the crystal kittens. Each cat is hand-carved from garnet in astrophyllite, a striking combination stone where deep red garnet crystals sit embedded in a dark matrix shot through with bronze and gold bladed sprays of astrophyllite. The name astrophyllite comes from the Greek for star and leaf, a nod to the way its crystals radiate outward like tiny starbursts. It is a genuinely uncommon material, and seeing it carved into something this charming is rarer still. Every detail is done by hand, from the pricked-up ears to the tucked paws and the little upturned face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding\u003c\/strong\u003e - Garnet is a deeply anchoring stone, long used to keep you rooted and steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassion and Vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e - Garnet is traditionally linked to energy, courage and a rekindled zest for life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Astrophyllite is known as a stone of change, associated with stepping into a new chapter and letting go of what no longer fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e - Its starburst formations are tied to insight, honest self-reflection and seeing your own path clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat #1 - Starlit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 3 inches tall\u003cbr\u003eA sweetly poised kitten with its head tilted slightly upward, as if it has just noticed something above you. Deep plum-red garnet patches bloom across the shoulders, back and haunches, set against a dark charcoal matrix with silvery astrophyllite blades catching the light along the flanks. The face is beautifully defined, with polished dark eyes and finely carved whiskers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat #2 - Ember Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 3 inches tall\u003cbr\u003eThe darker and moodier of the pair, with a glossy near-black body and rich rust-red garnet pooling around the chest, front paws and one shoulder. Bronze astrophyllite flecks shimmer across the back when the light moves. A wide-eyed, alert little face with big ears and a high polish throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstrophyllite is a rare titanium silicate that grows in radiating bladed sprays, giving it that unmistakable golden-bronze starburst shimmer. Here it is found alongside almandine garnet, an iron aluminium silicate whose deep red to plum crystals formed under intense heat and pressure within metamorphic rock. The two growing together in a single piece is what makes this material so sought after, and it is why no two carvings ever share the same markings. Read more about this crystal in our Crystal Encyclopedia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring One Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese little cats are the kind of piece that earns a permanent spot on a desk, a shelf or a bedside table, and they are an easy yes for anyone who loves cats as much as crystals. With only two carved from this rare material, choose your kitten above before someone else adopts them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: You will receive the exact item shown unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003eAll crystals and stones are beautifully unique, formed by nature over time. Variations, inclusions, and imperfections are natural and add to the energy and individuality of each piece. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen differences. Thank you for honoring the beauty of natural materials.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan","offers":[{"title":"Cat #1 - Starlit","offer_id":51702975430692,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cat #2 - Ember Eyes","offer_id":51702975463460,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/7951\/0820\/files\/Photo_1789336431775.jpg?v=1789932558"}],"url":"https:\/\/myfavoriteshop.shop\/collections\/garnet.oembed","provider":"My Favorite Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}