Rose Aurora Marble

Rosa Aurora: An Exquisite Rose-colored Marble

Rose aurora is a pink marble primarily quarried in Portugal; the iron veins give it its distinctive red color. Sometimes, the veins are grey, black, or brown; I prefer veins that are red. It can also be found in Mexico and China, with variable degrees of pink or pinkish ivory coloration. I tend to think that the nicest are from Portugal or China. 

Working With Natural Stones

I love working with natural stones. I picked different colors of rose marble to create accessories for my candles. In this case, Rose aurora has a milky look that reminds me of opaline glass. Antique and vintage opaline glass remains a prized collectible, although, in recent years, less expensive resin versions have also gained popularity. 

I prefer to work with natural materials, although I also appreciate high-quality opaline glass. 

All marbles have veins and cracks due to the intense pressure and variable temperatures endured during millions of years of creation. It is part of their beauty. 

For example, the tiny white spots in the center of the lid's cracks denote quartz crystals that sparkle when light hits them. Those cracks resemble capillary veins, and it's impressive to see these coincidences between Nature and us.

Customization Of Marble Stones

I had this custom set cut to create a matching look for a candle called Rose Incensé that I posted about on Instagram. As a rose fragrance, I naturally wanted something to match. The candle itself has a pale, dusty pink coloration that began with leaving the materials I used in their natural state. Once I poured it for the first time and noticed the coloration, I enhanced it slightly using lac and red sandalwood extracts. That, in turn, inspired me to look for an interesting stone material for a lid for the vessel and a tray for a matching crystal cloche. My cloches come standard with a white onyx tray, but I also offer other colors, which can be found on this website; however, these may require additional production time. The availability of precious marbles varies depending on market fluctuations.

Sharp but polished edges, instead of rounded or softened, are a hallmark of my work with natural stones.

Sharp edges help guide the eye to the piece, establish a focal point, and find light reflection when the eye moves around it.

"The eye has to travel," Diana Vreeland famously said.

A composition in texture, surfaces, materials, and fragrances invites a multi-sensory experience; finding the thread joining the myriad ways we are connected to Nature invites reflection and awe.

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