Magatama Talisman — Black Tourmaline & Malachite Japanese Magatama Unlike a pointed tower

Unlike a pointed tower

comma-like shape is one of the oldest spiritual symbols in Japanese history

a true cabinet specimen rather than a small tumbled stone

and sharply defined banding

Carry it in a pocket or bag for quiet moments of reassurance

Magatama Talisman — Black Tourmaline & Malachite Japanese Magatama Unlike a pointed towerThis magatama carving replicates the curved, comma like shapes first found at Japan's ancient Jmon period excavation sites, dating as far back as 14,000 BC, and still revered today as part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan. It is available in a wide range of natural stones, including black tourmaline, malachite, bloodstone, and over a dozen others such as sodalite, labradorite, carnelian, hematite, tiger eye, and rose quartz, each carrying its own