About this Product
Rare Kentucky agate preform cabochon:
Lapidary artists - Save time with this preform. I have cut the main shape for you. Just finish and polish.
This is no boring piece of gray and black Kentucky agate. If only the dark yellow or okra colored spots had been on the top, but still this preform is interesting. If buyer can figure out a way to reveal the orange spots on the side and not cover them up or cut them off, this is sure to make an interesting Kentucky agate piece of jewelry. The area below the center black line is somewhat translucent. I can see the color of my skin through that area. I recommend not adding a completely solid back if setting in jewelry so light can get through. It measures 30.5mm x 18.5mm and 5mm thick. This one will not have a very high dome.
Origin: Estill County, Kentucky 2003
ABOUT KENTUCKY AGATE - WHY IT'S RARE:
Most agates are formed in igneous rocks. Kentucky agate is a rare agate that has distinctly formed in sedimentary rocks. Agates are rare to our state overall, but Kentucky agates are only found in a few Kentucky counties in the Borden Formation of geological times. The red and black Kentucky agate is most prized and found mostly in the knobs region of Estill County, Kentucky.
The Cutting Wheel
Meet the Maker
I'm a wife and mother first, but I'm thankful for any free time I get to craft jewelry. My shop at home is my happy place where I work, crank up loud music, and forget any worries I have for just a few hours or so. I'm a self taught metalsmith that fell in love with all the different colors of gemstones. That love ultimately led to my desire to cut stones. I'm also a rockhound and love hunting for crystals, diamonds, and Kentucky agate. For a while I was also fusing glass, but unfortunately, I didn't have much time to add on another hobby. I still have some glass items left to purchase from that endeavor. I hope you enjoy looking at or buying from my shop.
How it’s Made
Cut and shaped by hand using lapidary equipment
Shop Policies
YOUR SATISFACTION/MY REVIEWS:
I want you to be happy with your purchase. If you are not satisfied for any reason, I hope you will not leave negative feedback. I work very hard at what I do. Just notify me within 3 days of receiving, and I will send you a return label so you are not out the cost of postage to return. The item(s) must be returned in original jewelry boxes or boxes, undamaged, and not altered in any way. If the item arrived in a padded envelope, and you no longer have it, any padded envelope of similar size will do. This will ensure the cost to return is the same. Please do not send items back in zip lock bags. They will get damaged. I will refund returned items immediately upon receipt.
PACKAGES LOST IN THE MAIL OR THAT SHOW DELIVERED BUT WERE NOT RECEIVED:
I hope you understand I cannot offer refunds or replacements for packages that show "delivered" (too many scams out there.) But, I will request that the post office do a search on a package if you have not received it, yet it shows delivered. The post office can provide proof of delivery. I do insure large or expensive items, so if a package is lost in the mail (and does not show delivered), I will request reimbursement from the postmaster for you.
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