{"product_id":"hookah-tree-aurora-russian-shisha-vase","title":"Hookah Tree Aurora Russian Shisha Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight, made colour. The Hookah Tree Aurora is a hand-blown Russian shisha vase finished in an iridescent rainbow metallic coating — magenta and amethyst across the neck, gold and bronze pooling at the base, with rainbow shifts catching every angle of the room. The colour isn't in the glass; it's a vapour-thin metallic skin laid across the outside, leaving the inside clear. Underneath: the same Hookah Tree craft glass and stepped pedestal foot you know from the Tear Drop and the Column. Genuine Hookah Tree, with the most striking finish in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent Rainbow Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eStepped Pedestal Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Hookah Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHookah Tree Aurora Russian Shisha Vase — Iridescent Rainbow Finish, 45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Vase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent rainbow metallic finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e A vapour-thin metallic coating applied to the outside of the hand-blown glass — refracts ambient light into shifting bands of magenta, amethyst, gold and bronze. The colour map changes as you walk past it. No two photos show the same vase, because the vase doesn't show the same face twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepped pedestal foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentric ring shaped into the underside lifts the body off the table on a small structural pedestal — the same craft signature that runs across the Hookah Tree range. The finish pools richest in this stepped section, where the form breaks the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-blown Russian glass underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped at Hookah Tree's glassworks in Russia. The iridescent finish sits on top of genuine craft glass — subtle surface ripples, hand-rolled lip, even glass mass. The lip rim shows the natural clear glass beneath the coating, the small \"tell\" that confirms what's underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRussian flare silhouette.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide low-set body sweeping into a slim neck. The same iconic Russian shape language that anchors the Hookah Tree range, in its most visually striking finish to date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRussian-standard 45mm neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with any standard 45mm base grommet for a compressive seal across modern Russian-spec shisha pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent finishes work against any stem colour because they carry every colour at once — brushed steel, polished chrome, matte black, gold, brass, gunmetal, all sit comfortably with this base. Statement piece without commitment to a colour family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hookah Tree is a small Russian glasshouse with limited export volume, and the iridescent run sees lower production than the clear pieces. Outside Russia, finding a genuine Aurora is the exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#faf6f0; border:1px solid #c4956c; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#6b4423;\"\u003eHandmade Glass — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach Russian-fit vase in this range is finished by hand in Russia. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass tone, finish character, swirl, frit distribution, and decoration density vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, colour family, and overall character will match — the exact pattern won't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003ePossible light surface marks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished glass can arrive with very minor surface scratches, fingerprints, or transit dust from the freight journey. These do not affect performance, seal, or longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eWash thoroughly before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassware ships with packing residue and may carry transit dust. Rinse the inside and outside with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush before your first fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eNever use hot water on the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass cracks under thermal shock. Always wash with lukewarm water — never boiling, never straight from a hot tap. Do not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian-standard shisha pipes with a 45mm vase neck and grommet seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs cleanly with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoob (Mars, Classic, Professional grommet lines), Maklaud, Alpha, Conceptic, Geometry, Union, Japona, VZ, Mattpear, DSH, Soft Smoke, plus modern German and Polish brands using the 45mm grommet standard (Aladin modern, AMY Deluxe Russian-spec, Wookah, Dschinni, Neolux).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian threaded stems (Khalil Mamoon, Shika, Sahara), magnetic-lock-only stems (Hoob Atom and similar), proprietary clamp systems (Steamulation Ultimate Gen II), or sealed glass-body designs (Oduman N-series).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase grommet not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a 45mm shisha base grommet for a clean, airtight seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the grommet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press your 45mm base grommet flush into the vase neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen the grommet — it eases the stem in and protects the rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower with a gentle quarter-turn. The down-spout should sit ~15–20 mm below the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the diffuser\/down-port by 10–15 mm. Adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull-test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block the hose mouthpiece and pull. No bubbles = airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with lukewarm water after each session — never hot on cold glass, never cold on warm. Hand-blown glass dislikes thermal shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe iridescent finish sits on the outside surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside: clean as you would any other glass base — soft bottle brush with mild detergent, dilute lemon-and-bicarb for deeper cleans. Outside: hand-wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid on the outside:\u003c\/strong\u003e abrasive scrubbers, scouring pads, alcohol-based cleaners, ammonia (Windex), bleach, and anything labelled \"anti-rust\" or \"polish.\" These can dull or strip metallic finishes over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on the outside:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, mild dish soap, microfibre cloth. That's it. The finish doesn't need anything more, and resists most session marks naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the neck before re-seating the grommet — trapped moisture squeaks the seal and shortens grommet life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a flat, level surface. Soft mat under the pedestal foot prevents knocks during cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put in a dishwasher — the heat cycle and detergents will compromise the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir leaking on first pull?\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-seat the grommet — uneven insertion is the usual culprit. If it still hisses, try a thicker grommet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem sitting loose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's undersized — step up a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem won't seat fully?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's oversized — step down a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerprints on the iridescent finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft microfibre cloth, gentle wipe. Avoid glass cleaner sprays — the standard ones contain ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHookah Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAurora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement shisha vase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-blown clear glass with iridescent metallic coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIridescent rainbow (magenta, amethyst, gold, bronze shifts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilhouette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRussian flare with stepped pedestal foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStepped pedestal foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm Russian fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressive grommet seal (plug-in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Hookah Tree Aurora shisha vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase grommet, stem, bowl, hose, and tray are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my shisha pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your stem inserts into the vase via a 45 mm rubber or silicone grommet, the Hookah Tree Aurora is built for that standard. Modern Russian, German, and Polish shisha pipes overwhelmingly use this fit. If your stem screws onto the vase (Egyptian style) or uses a brand-specific magnetic-only or clamp connector, it will not seal here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the iridescent finish achieved, and will it last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aurora finish is a vapour-thin metallic coating bonded to the outside of the hand-blown glass — the same family of process used on iridescent decorative glassware. The colour shift comes from light refracting through this metallic layer rather than from any pigment. Treated normally — water, mild soap, soft cloth — the finish holds. Treated harshly — alcohol-based cleaners, scouring pads, ammonia-based glass sprays — it can dull. Care section above lists what's safe. Inside the vase is unfinished clear glass, so it cleans the way any other base does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the Hookah Tree Tear Drop and Column?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame brand, same craft tier, same hand-blown Russian glass underneath, same stepped pedestal signature, same price. The difference is what's on the outside. The Tear Drop is plain clear glass in the iconic Russian flare silhouette. The Column is plain clear glass with a waisted candlestick neck and broader plate base. The Aurora is the same Russian flare body as the Tear Drop, finished in an iridescent metallic coating that catches and shifts colour. Pick on whether you want pure clear, an architectural silhouette, or a statement finish — the brand and craft are identical across all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know it's a genuine Hookah Tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo structural fingerprints, same as the rest of the Hookah Tree range. The stepped pedestal foot — concentric ring shaped into the underside, lifting the body off the table. And the lip rim, where the natural clear glass shows beneath the iridescent coating, confirming it's a Hookah Tree base finished after blowing rather than a generic iridescent piece. Neither detail appears on private-label iridescent glass at lower price points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide from Melbourne, Australia. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm AEST.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hookah Tree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48705634009226,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/1370\/2282\/files\/hookah-tree-aurora-iridescent-rainbow-russian-shisha-vase-the-premium-way.jpg?v=1777547846","url":"https:\/\/www.thepremiumway.com.au\/products\/hookah-tree-aurora-russian-shisha-vase","provider":"The Premium Way","version":"1.0","type":"link"}