Turkish Agate Jewelry, Raw Stick Agate Pendant Sterling Silver, Pink and Orange Agate, Rare Pseudomorph shops Agate Necklace, Large Agate Necklace

This pendant features a hand-cut cabochon of Turkish stick agate. The agate measures 1.33 x 1.19 inches (3.39 x 3.03 cm).

Agate is a gemstone which has been used since the most ancient reaches of human history, first as a material to make tools and later as a gemstone. It was a popular jewelry stone in a variety of ancient cultures, often used for carvings and seals, both because it is tough and easy to work and also because of its great beauty.

Turkey has emerged as a major source of fine agates--they come in all kinds, with a rich range of colors rivaling the finest from any locale.

Turkish stick agate is perhaps the most distinctive variety from this area. It is a very unusual variety, where crystals of barite have been replaced with agate, giving it a beautiful and unusual internal scene. While broadly similar agates are found a few other places in the world, the Turkish stones are the finest and show the shops most beautiful combination of color and patterning.

This cabochon was cut for us by Lenny Samuelson of JBDJewelry. Like every one of the stones he cuts, it is a unique work of art with the best possible polish. You can see his cabochons and his wife's jewelry here: jbdjewelry.etsy.com .

The pendant will be mailed in a priority mail flat-rate box to buyers in the US. Canadian and other international shipping is through US first class international mail.

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