Goldstone is a man-made gemstone that has been around since the European Renaissance. Early monks working at a glass factory near Venice, Italy were practicing alchemy when molten copper accidentally tipped into a molten glass container. This crystallized into thousands of tiny crystals and formed a melt with golden light sparkles. This is how the first Goldstone came about and in time the secret was said to be lost, however, it's been rediscovered or recreated in modern times. Goldstone is a popular material because of its beauty as well as its metaphysical properties lore. So, it's actually a manmade glass with flecks of copper suspended in it, which give it the sparkles & though it is not technically a gemstone, it is often referred to as one. Goldstone is an energy stone. It is said to help attain one's goals and it's often referred to as the “Stone of Ambition”. Goldstone is also said to help one stay calm and stabilize the emotions. It can be used as an energy generator and can deflect unwanted energies, making it used as a protection stone as well. Goldstone also has many of the metaphysical properties of copper, including strengthening the circulatory system, strengthening bones, and easing arthritis pain. Goldstone comes in the original "red/brown", a blue/purple, and a dark/green. Each color brings its energies to the goldstone as well. “Red – Brown” Goldstone is associated with vitality and energy. “Blue – Purple” Goldstone is associated with learning and communication. “Green” Goldstone is associated with growth and abundance.