Tisbury Starstone Freeform Cabochon | 4.2cm | UK

Tisbury Starstone Freeform Cabochon | 4.2cm | UK A particularly interesting Tisbury Starstone cabochon from Wiltshire, UK, and one that rewards close looking. The shape is a tapering rectangle — one edge wider than the other — and the piece has been carved at a slight angle through the coral structure, which means the surface reveals both the classic circular star patterns and the fine feathering effect of the coral's radiating internal structure simultaneously. It is the kind of cut that only happens when the carver works with the stone rather than against it, and the result is a piece with more visual depth than a straightforward face-on cut would produce. One piece, sold as seen. Tisbury Starstone is a fossilised coral found exclusively in the ancient soils of Tisbury, Wiltshire, formed approximately 145 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period when this part of England lay beneath a warm, shallow sea. The star patterns are cross-sections through the coral polyp structures, while the feathering reveals the same structures cut at a different angle — both visible here in the same piece because of the sideways orientation of the carve. It is composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), hardness 3–4 Mohs. Handle with care — fossilised coral is fragile and should not be dropped or knocked against harder surfaces. Spiritually, Tisbury Starstone is associated with the Crown Chakra, celestial connection, and ancient wisdom. It is said to act as a bridge between the earthly and the ethereal, inviting clarity, higher awareness, and a sense of wonder at the deep continuity of life on Earth. Origin: Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Size: Approximately 4.2cm (tapering rectangle, partially sideways carve — see photos) Crystal meaning: Illumination, clarity, spiritual connection, ancient wisdom Water cleanse: No — calcium carbonate is sensitive to moisture and acids. Cleanse with moonlight, sound, or smoke instead. Please note: Display case not included. Stands and display cases can be purchased separately from our Stands & Accessories section.