Golden-amber veining branches like fine script across the pale blue-grey body of this cabochon, meeting an opaque cream-tan band along its base edge. This Letter Agate cabochon carries a natural Allah symbol and was cut from nodules sourced in the mountains of East Java, where local craftsmen first noticed the raw material's potential for carrying religious script.
 
One craftsman in the region has become known as the "Godfather" of the Letter Agates. He works in a small, dirt-floored cabin lit by gas lantern, shaping each stone by hand on a crank-turned grinder. For this piece, the surrounding agate was carefully ground back to bring out the natural Allah symbol held within. Made entirely from natural material with no treatments applied, this cabochon is genuinely scarce and lends a spiritual note to any piece of jewellery or craft project.
 
During a visit to Indonesia, we spent a day watching Mr "Letterman" at work and saw his skill firsthand. This same ageing craftsman produces every one of our Alphabet, Number and religious figure cabochons, each 100% natural and guaranteed authentic. Full alphabet and number sets carry his signature as proof of authenticity. Capturing a recognisable letter, number or cross in the stone relies entirely on this craftsman's eye, making each piece a rare and genuinely one-of-a-kind lapidary creation. Whether you make jewellery or collect one-of-a-kind pieces, this Allah symbol cabochon is well worth adding to your collection, bringing natural beauty and spiritual meaning to your next project. See our other listings for complete Alphabet and Number sets, and other religious symbols, cut from this same distinctive stone.
 
You will receive the exact piece pictured on this product page.
 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Indonesia
DIMENSIONS: 15 (L) x 10 (W) x 5 (H) mm (Approximate)
WEIGHT: 2 grams (Approximate)