Australian Opal Magatama — Solid Japanese Talisman 20mm aqua aura quartz Quartz naturally crystallizes in a

Quartz naturally crystallizes in a six sided hexagonal system

or internal lines

A dry soft cloth maintains the polish

At 51mm across and 172 grams

the clear beads keep the whole thing feeling light instead of heavy

Australian Opal Magatama — Solid Japanese Talisman 20mm aqua aura quartz Quartz naturally crystallizes in aThis Australian Opal Magatama carves the ancient Japanese comma shaped talisman from solid, natural opal, a combination that pairs one of the oldest spiritual shapes in Japanese history with one of the most visually striking stones in the world. The magatama form dates back over 2,000 years, worn by shamans, nobles, and rulers during the Jmon and Kofun periods. Why does the magatama shape carry such weight historically? One surviving magatama, the