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Moab Agate Cabochons
Back in the 1950s a rich deposit of uranium ore was located south of Moab, Utah. This led to a small
mining rush as prospectors came from all over in hopes of striking it rich by finding uranium. During this time period,
deposits of agates were discoverd in the wilderness in several places within 25 miles of the town. The agate has different
colors and patterns depending on what deposit they came from. There is a white agate, and a red moss agate from
the area besides the material I have offered here. Technically, this wonderful pink and orange spotted material, is
a jasper and not an agate, as it's quite opaque. The gentleman who collected it, and that I acquired it from, called
it "Moab Agate" so I'm sticking with that. As far as I know, I am the only one offering this gemstone for sale.
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Pleasing, pretty, petite crystal-shaped jewelry point perfect for a pendant in pastel pinks. (How's that for alliteration?!?)
Approx. size: 5x9(7)x28 Weight: 16.6 cts.
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This crystal-shaped jewelry points have a lot of ways to be made into great pendants. My ex-wife used
to set a silver star and crescent moon on either side near the top and they sold like crazy! Approx. size: 7x8(6)x29
Weight: 19 cts.
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Lot of two small free-form cabochons that I cut for ringstones, though they would also make great small pendants.
Approx. sizes: 9x10 9x12 Total weight: 5.95 cts.
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Lot of two attractive cabochons in long thin free-form shapes great for setting in rings! Approx. sizes: 7x14
7x17 Total Weight: 6.35 cts.
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Elegant long thin teardrop shaped free-form with wonderful pastel colors. Great gemstone of this rare material
perfect for a ring or handsome pendant! Approx. size: 9x23 Weight: 10.3 cts.
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