Heart Shape Salt Lamp

Each heart salt lamp starts life as a block of pink halite at Khewra in Punjab, Pakistan, then artisans shape it by hand with chisels and rotary tools, leaving the crystal's matte texture visible rather than polishing it away. The result is a gift that lands well precisely because it's both lovely to look at and genuinely useful every evening.

An E14 15W bulb warms it to a soft amber near 1800 to 2200 K, the colour drawn only from the iron oxide in the rock. It rests on a slim wooden foot, the braided cord terminating in a standard UK plug, and at 1.5 to 2.5 kg or so, standing about 16 to 22 cm tall, it suits a desk or bedside table. Housewarmings, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, the shape fits nearly any occasion that calls for something thoughtful, and since every heart is carved alone, the one you send is never quite like another. A question gift buyers often ask is whether it comes boxed and ready; it arrives complete with bulb, cable and plug, so the recipient only needs a socket.

Good to know in advance: salt takes on moisture from the air, so a touch of dampness now and then is completely normal and one of the easiest ways to confirm this is real Khewra salt rather than an imitation. Keep it lit so the warmth holds it dry and dab any beads away with a dry cloth. Fancy a gift that's actually worth giving? Bring one home.

Delivery

Dispatched from our Blackburn warehouse with DHL, Monday to Friday.

• Standard, 2 to 3 working days. £2.50, or free on orders over £30.
• Express, next working day. £4.50. Order before 2pm, Monday to Friday.

We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands at no extra charge. We cannot currently deliver to Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, and we do not ship outside the UK. Full delivery information.

Returns

Every lamp is hand-carved from natural rock salt, so variation in colour, shape, weight and surface texture is normal and is not a fault.

Arrived damaged or incorrect? Email us within 48 hours with your order number and a photo. We will replace it or refund you in full, and you will not pay return postage.

Changed your mind? You are welcome to unpack it and check it works first. You then have 30 days from delivery to tell us, and 14 days after that to post it back. Refunds go to your original payment method and usually appear within 5 to 10 business days.

Please email support@thehimalayansalt.co.uk before sending anything back. Opened edible salt and other consumables cannot be returned, for hygiene reasons. Full returns policy.