{"product_id":"handmade-xmas-star-ornament-stained","title":"Stained Glass Christmas Star Suncatcher – 7-Pointed Moravian Star, Red Silver Gold, 4 Colour Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e7-pointed stained glass star\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Moravian Advent star — with alternating \u003cstrong\u003ecrimson red\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etextured silver-white\u003c\/strong\u003e hammered glass rays, a \u003cstrong\u003epearl glass cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e at the centre junction, and a \u003cstrong\u003esilver pewter wire frame\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each of the seven elongated diamond-shaped points is individually cut and copper-foil soldered by hand. The hammered texture on both the red and silver glass panels refracts light in multiple directions as the sun moves, shifting the star’s colour and shadow throughout the day. Hangs on a fine silver chain from the top point. Size: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm \/ 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMoravian star\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called the Advent star or Herrnhut star) is a traditional Central European and Scandinavian Christmas symbol — 7, 8, or 26 points radiating from a central sphere, used as a window hanging throughout Advent and Christmas. This 7-pointed version is the most geometrically striking of the traditional forms: seven elongated points create a bold, graphic silhouette that reads clearly from outside the window as well as inside. The alternating red and silver colourway is the most classically Christmas of the four designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll 4 Colour Designs\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e#1 Red \u0026amp; Gold Star\u003c\/strong\u003e — crimson red alternating with warm amber-gold glass; rich, traditional, candlelit aesthetic;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e#2 Red, Silver \u0026amp; White Star\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hero design; crimson red alternating with textured clear-silver glass; classic Christmas palette; the clearest colour contrast of the four;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e#3 Red \u0026amp; Silver Star\u003c\/strong\u003e — similar to #2 with a more uniform silver-grey glass; cooler, more contemporary feel;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e#4 Warm Tones Star\u003c\/strong\u003e — red and amber-gold tones throughout; the warmest and most autumnal of the four; works from November through Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Behaviour\u003cbr\u003eThe hammered texture on the glass panels creates a rippled, moving light effect — unlike smooth cathedral glass, which transmits a solid colour, hammered glass breaks the light into shifting highlights and shadow. In a bright morning window the star throws red and silver light patches onto the wall and floor behind it. At lower sun angles the pearl cabochon at the centre catches and concentrates the light into a single bright point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Gift For\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eScandinavian and Central European Christmas traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Moravian\/Advent star is a culturally specific symbol with deep roots in German, Czech, Moravian, and Nordic Christmas practice; for buyers from these traditions, a handcrafted glass version is a meaningful and considered gift;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who decorates a window for Advent or Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e — the star is designed to be seen from both inside and outside; hung in a front window, it signals the Christmas season to the street;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChurch and religious communities\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Advent star has explicit religious symbolism (the Star of Bethlehem); it is a standard gift within Moravian, Lutheran, and Catholic communities for Advent;\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eInterior design and home décor collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 7-pointed geometric form and silver wire frame give this piece a gallery-quality look that works in modern and Scandinavian-style interiors year-round;\u003cbr\u003e• Housewarming, birthday, or Christmas gift for anyone who appreciates handcrafted glass art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping and Packaging\u003cbr\u003e• ships in secure protective packaging, gift-ready;\u003cbr\u003e• worldwide shipping with tracking provided;\u003cbr\u003e• processing time: 3–5 business days;\u003cbr\u003e• gift wrapping available on request — message the shop at checkout;\u003cbr\u003e• if anything arrives damaged, I’ll resolve it promptly and with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom Orders Welcome\u003cbr\u003eWant a different point count, a different colour combination, or a larger size? Message me — I’d love to create a custom piece for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore More Handcrafted Christmas Stained Glass Art\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-real-stained-glass-christmas\"\u003eStained Glass Christmas Tree Suncatcher Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e — emerald green tree with yellow star topper; 5 designs, 4 sizes; the tree-and-star pairing for a full Christmas window display\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-stained-glass-santa-ornament\"\u003eStained Glass Santa Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e — Swing Santa, Beaded Swing Santa \u0026amp; Gnome Santa; 3 designs, plant stake or hanging; 4 sizes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/christmas-reindeer-stained-glass\"\u003eChristmas Reindeer Stained Glass Suncatcher\u003c\/a\u003e — blue and golden reindeer in diamond amber panel; 3 sizes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hummingbird-stained-glass-suncatcher\"\u003eHummingbird Stained Glass Suncatcher\u003c\/a\u003e — flagship 20-design listing with Cardinals, Blue Jay, Bluebird, Chickadee, Owl and Butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Customs","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":54088729526579,"sku":"ETSY-4388569281-001","price":91.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":54088729559347,"sku":"ETSY-4388569281-002","price":91.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":54088729592115,"sku":"ETSY-4388569281-003","price":91.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":54088729624883,"sku":"ETSY-4388569281-004","price":91.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/3997\/6499\/files\/il_fullxfull.7344040995_9s03.jpg?v=1789577614","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahcustoms.com\/products\/handmade-xmas-star-ornament-stained","provider":"Sarah Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}