Prayer Rope with Orange Agate Beads

Prayer rope with semi valiable stones, agate in orange color, made in Holy Cell of Saint Antonios. The prayer rope has a small metallic cross and decorative beads in golden color. With its remarkable diversity of colours, agate is a natural stone valued for its distinctive appearance. It ranges from lighter shades, such as white and grey, to deeper tones, including brown and black. Its name originates from the Achates River in Sicily, with which the stone has been associated since antiquity. The cut of a gemstone plays an important role in its overall appearance. Depending on its shape and the way it is cut, the stone’s brilliance, colour and clarity can be enhanced. Certain cuts can also make a gemstone appear larger than it actually is. The term faceted cut refers to a gemstone that has been shaped using this technique, with precisely cut flat surfaces designed to enhance its visual appeal.

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