The storm glass was popularised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy after his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle. The Teardrop Storm Glass comes with a stand, making it a wonderful gift.\nHow the Storm Glass works is still a mystery, but it is believed that electromagnetic changes in weather patterns activate the crystals inside (sealed glass chamber fill with crystals when air pressure decreases).\nThis is a gorgeous decorative gift idea for the adult who has everything or someone who finds meteorology fascinating.\nHow to read:A: Clear Liquid -Bright and clear weatherB: Cloudy Liquid -Sometimes with small stars and crystals at the top. Cloudy weather and often predicts thunderstorms and rain.C: Small Stars in Liquid -Humid or foggy weatherD: Large Flaky Crystals -Cloudy skies, snow in winter.E: Threads of Crystals At The Top -Winy WeatherF: Crystals At The Bottom -Frost may be coming.\n