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Order a custom pieceBellezas de Artigas — Gemstones and handmade jewelry
Gemstones and handmade jewelry
Amethyst and agate from the land of Artigas, worked by hand with 34 years of craft. We ship worldwide.
“Made to the client’s taste and quality”
- 34years of craft
- 5continents shipped to
- 3couriers: DHL, FedEx, UPS
Artigas · Uruguay
What we make
From rough stone to finished jewelry. Every piece comes from our workshop in Artigas.
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Amethyst geodes
Small and medium, with the deep purple Artigas is known for.
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Cathedrals and chapels
Large geodes to display, collect or decorate with.
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Agates
Slabs, slices and polished pieces that show their layers.
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Spheres, pyramids and points
Also polished eggs, in amethyst, agate and quartz.
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Carvings and sculptures
Pieces carved by hand in stone.
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Jewelry and bijouterie
Rings, pendants and bracelets with natural stones.
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Home decor
Lamps, candle holders and bookends.
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Faceted stones
Cut in facets for jewelry.
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Rough stone
Just as it comes out of the ground, by the piece or by the kilo.
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Catalog
A selection of available pieces. Prices on request, in US dollars, from a few dollars up to collector pieces.
Stone
Type
Size
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Amethyst
Amethyst geode
- Size
- 7.1 × 5.5 in · 18 × 14 cm
- Weight
- 5.1 lb · 2.3 kg
- Price
- On request
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Amethyst
Amethyst cathedral
- Size
- 23.6 × 11.8 in · 60 × 30 cm
- Weight
- 61.7 lb · 28 kg
- Price
- On request
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Agate
Agate slab
- Size
- 5.9 × 3.9 in · 15 × 10 cm
- Weight
- 0.9 lb · 0.4 kg
- Price
- On request
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Quartz
Quartz sphere
- Size
- 3.1 × 3.1 in · 8 × 8 cm
- Weight
- 1.5 lb · 0.7 kg
- Price
- On request
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Amethyst
Amethyst pendant
- Size
- 1.2 × 0.8 in · 3 × 2 cm
- Weight
- 0.4 oz · 10 g
- Price
- On request
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Agate
Agate candle holder
- Size
- 3.9 × 3.9 in · 10 × 10 cm
- Weight
- 1.3 lb · 0.6 kg
- Price
- On request
No pieces match those filters. Try others, or message us: we probably have something similar in the workshop.
The catalog changes every month. If you are looking for something you don’t see here, just ask.
Preview: pieces marked “Sample” will be replaced by the real ones.
34 years with the stones of Artigas
Ermelindo Alvez has been working stone in Artigas for 34 years. What sets him apart is what time brings: the experience to choose each piece and care in the finish.
The stones come from the Catalán and La Bolsa areas, in the department of Artigas. In the workshop they are selected, cut and polished, and turned into collector pieces, home decor and jewelry.
Ermelindo AlvezArtisan · Bellezas de Artigas
From the ground to the workshop
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The stone
Amethyst and agate from the Catalán and La Bolsa areas, in Artigas.
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The selection
Each piece is chosen for its color, shine and shape.
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The work
Cutting, polishing, carving and jewelry making, by hand in the workshop.
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The shipping
Carefully packed and sent by courier to any country.
Custom orders and wholesale
Shops and wholesalers
We sell lots to crystal and decor shops, importers, interior designers and hotels. Wholesale prices are discussed directly.
Ask for wholesale pricesWorldwide shipping
We have already shipped pieces to all five continents.
By courier
DHL, FedEx or UPS. The courier handles the export clearance.
By Uruguayan Post
Another option for small and medium pieces.
Carefully packed
Every piece is wrapped in film and bubble wrap so it arrives whole.
Shipping and taxes
Shipping and your country’s import taxes are paid by the buyer. We quote them before you buy.
Payment
By international bank transfer, in US dollars.
If something goes wrong
If a piece arrives broken, send us photos: it is usually solved with a refund.
Visit the workshop
You are welcome to come and see the pieces in person. If those hours don’t work for you, let us know and we will arrange another time.
- Address
- Lecueder 948, Artigas, Uruguay
- Hours
- 9 am to 6 pm · other times with notice
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship to my country?
Yes, we ship worldwide by DHL, FedEx, UPS or Uruguayan Post. We have already sent pieces to all five continents.
How much is shipping?
It depends on the size, the weight and the country. We quote it together with the piece. Shipping and import taxes are paid by the buyer.
How do I pay?
By international bank transfer, in US dollars. We send you the details when you confirm the purchase.
Are the stones natural?
Yes, they are natural stones from Artigas. Some pieces are color treated, such as certain colored agates; when that is the case, we tell you before you buy.
What if a piece arrives broken?
Send us photos of the piece and the package. It is usually solved with a refund.
Do you make custom pieces?
Yes. Tell us what you are looking for (stone, size, type of piece) and we will tell you what we can prepare.
Do you sell wholesale?
Yes, we sell lots to shops, importers and designers. Message us and we will discuss prices.
What language can I write in?
We reply in Spanish. Feel free to write using a translator: many of our clients do.
Artigas, land of amethyst
Artigas, in northern Uruguay, is known around the world for its amethyst and agate. Millions of years ago, lava from ancient eruptions trapped gas bubbles in the rock; over time those cavities filled with quartz crystals and became geodes.
Artigas amethyst is recognized by its intense purple. Besides geodes and cathedrals, the area gives finely banded agates, quartz and other stones that are worked in the town’s workshops.
Get in touch
Tell us what you are looking for and we will reply with photos, sizes and price.