Prayer Rope with Blue Agate Beads (MN-HND-0428)

Prayer rope with beads from the semi-precious agate stone in dark blue color, made in the Holy Cell of Saint Antonios. The bracelet has a small cross in the center and decorative gold beads. Agate is a natural stone belonging to the quartz family, distinguished by its wide range of colours and patterns. Its name derives from the Achates River in Sicily, where stones of this type were discovered in ancient times. Agate occurs in a variety of shades, including white, grey, brown, black and many others. Faceting is the process of creating flat surfaces, known as facets, on a precious or semi-precious gemstone to enhance its brilliance and beauty. This technique began to develop around the 15th century, as knowledge of light and reflection advanced. At the same time, the development of specialised tools enabled craftsmen to shape gemstones with greater precision, allowing them to achieve greater brilliance and a more striking appearance.

From Mount Athos. Ships from Greece within 5 business days, with US duties and taxes prepaid.