Ra Yush or Pocket Stone

The ra yush is a semiprecious gemstone that has been hand carved and polished. Some crafters carve them into shapes like crescent moons or lizard eggs. Others carve reliefs of plants, animals, or symbols and fill the space with wax or resin. These pocket stones are common cultural artifacts with eyan people from all walks of life, all over the continent, and on a few of the islands in the archipelago.

Significance

Ra yush are precious gifts given during major life changes, events, and milestones. They are most often carried in a pocket near the chest or on the left side of the body. Touching the stone can be a reminder of the event, a comfort, or a way to focus on a goal leading from that milestone.

When not in use, a ra yush is housed in an ornate box or on a private shrine. It is a sign of wealth and experience to have a variety to choose from, but it is impolite to show off your ra yush too often.

Item type
Art
Rarity
Varies by stone, region, and craftsmanship.
Weight
2 to 4 ounces
Raw materials & Components
Stones used include aventurine, agate, amber, amethyst, bloodstone, carnelian, howlite, iolite, jade, jasper, labradorite, malachite, moonstone, onyx, quartz, rhodonite, and sodalite.

Stones with more varied patterns are carved into shapes. Stones with more even patterns or colors are carved with reliefs that are filled with tinted wax or resin.
Tools
Stones are carved using metal hand and grinding tools including an awl, blade, and grinding wheel.


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