925 Sterling Silver with Jet Stone Tasbih – Certified Erzurum Oltu Stone Misbaha, 8mm Wrist Tasbeeh

925 Sterling Silver with Jet Stone Tasbih – Certified Erzurum Oltu Stone Misbaha, 8mm Wrist Tasbeeh

This handcrafted tasbih (also known as misbaha, sibha, or tasbeeh) features genuine certified Erzurum Oltu Stone beads finished with a 925 sterling silver tassel. Each piece ships in a luxury wooden box with its authenticity certificate, and the imame (top bead) can be personalized with a name engraving — a meaningful gift for yourself or someone you love.

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About Erzurum Oltu Stone

A Natural Fossil Stone
Oltu Stone, much like amber, forms when ancient tree resin fossilizes underground over millions of years under heat and pressure. Its carbon-rich origin gives it a deep, natural black color — each piece is a unique result of nature's slow craftsmanship.

Lightweight and Delicate
With a Mohs hardness of 3 and a density of 1.5, Oltu Stone is noticeably lighter than mineral-based stones like agate or onyx. This makes it comfortable to hold for long periods, ideal for wrist and neck tasbihs — though its delicate nature means it should be protected from hard impacts and drops.

Gentle on the Cord
Unlike harder mineral stones, Oltu Stone's smooth surface doesn't fray or cut through the stringing cord, extending the life of a frequently used tasbih.

Develops a Patina Over Time
Oltu Stone is known to darken and develop a deeper polish with regular handling — meaning the more you use it, the more beautiful it becomes.

Painstaking Extraction and Craftsmanship
Mining and shaping Oltu Stone is labor-intensive. Hand-extracted from mines, each bead is carved and polished on a dry lathe by skilled artisans with sculptor-level precision — a key reason genuine Erzurum Oltu Stone is so highly valued.

A Protected Geographic Origin
Oltu Stone received official geographic indication status in Turkey in 2015 and is registered as a precious stone under Turkish mining law. Similar natural stones found elsewhere (UK, Spain, Georgia) are known internationally as "Jet Stone." Stone sourced from Oltu, Erzurum is considered the finest of its kind.

A Place in Tradition
Oltu Stone tasbihs are traditionally believed to carry a calming, balancing energy and to shield the wearer from negative energy. While these beliefs aren't scientifically proven, they've made Oltu Stone misbaha cherished for centuries as a tool for spiritual reflection and calm.