Introducing our Letter agate Cabochon with natural cross, a truly unique and eye-catching gemstone. This gemstone comes from the rugged mountains of East Java.The rough Letter Agate nodules was first recognised by craftsmen in a mountain village in East Java and the Letter agate were first collected to cut religious scripts from these stones.
Most notable was the ability of one man who seems to be the "Godfather" of the Letter Agates. Working in a small cabin with with dirt floor lit by Gas lantern using a hand crank grinder the "Letter Man" plies his unique craft.
This cabochon has been skillfully crafted with excess agate ground away to reveal the natural cross within.
Made from all natural materials, and with no treatments, this cabochon is extremely rare and adds a touch of spirituality to any jewelry or craft project.
On a recent trip to Indonesia we had the privilege of spending a day with Mr "Letterman" a true craftsman, who displayed his craft to us with skillful hands. So it is this one, ageing skilled craftsmen that produces all of our sets of Alphabets, Numbers and religious figure Cabochons and they are 100% natural and authentic, guaranteed.
The alphabet and number sets come with his signature for authentication. The skill of capturing the image, be it a cross, a letter or a number is in the eye of this skilled craftsman. So take this opportunity to own a very rare and unique lapidary craft item that is completely unique.
Whether you are a jewelry maker or a collector of one-of-a-kind rare items, this cabochon with cross is a must-have for your collection. Add a touch of natural beauty and religious significance to your next creation with this stunning cabochon. Please see our other listings for full sets of Alphabets and Numbers and other religious symbols, that has been crafted from this unique gemstone.
DIMENSIONS: 19 (L) x 13 (W) x 8 (H) mm (Approximate)
WEIGHT: 3 grams (Approximate)
Letter Agate Cabochon
If you are looking for a rare and unique gemstone? well here it is. It is known as Letter Agate. The agate rough comes from East Java, it takes the ingenuity of the skilled Indonesian stone carvers to produce these amazing stones. It is believed the original agate nodule has fractured and those cracks healed with hot fluids which produces the "letter agate". Please see elsewhere on our website further examples of complete sets of full alphabet and full sets of numbers and other symbols made from this incredible stone.
Each piece is hand polished to bring out the natural beauty and uniqueness of the stone, making it a truly one-of-a-kind gift.
Introducing our rare letter agate, each hand-polished to showcase its unique and stunning features. This beautiful gemstone is not only a captivating addition to any collection, but it also carries powerful metaphysical properties. Known for its ability to bring balance and harmony, agate is said to promote inner stability and emotional healing. As a unique and thoughtful gift, our agate gemstones are perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and mystique of natural crystals.