Agate Jewelry
Agate rings, pendants and earrings.
Most agate stones form in volcanic rocks from as nodules in ancient lava flows These volcanically formed cavities are filled with layers of silica, much of the time forming solid, stripped and dendrite appearances. These attractive patterns make agate rings an unique addition to your wardrobe. We have a nice selection of men's and ladies ring settings. We also have many choices of agate cabochon earrings with post stud and leverback dangle styles along with coordinating agate pendants. Click to view different colors of agate|
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View several colors of agate used in our jewelry.
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Featured Blue Lace Agate Jewelry:
Feminine details in this Blue Lace Agate Ring holds a lacely patterened cabochon. Look closely and you'll see lacey patterning of opaque white on a periwinkle-blue translucent background giving it a 3-d effect. This stone measures 10x8 millimeters. Each cabochon used in our Blue Lace Agate jewelry is unique. |
Agate is an unusual gemstone of an earthy quality. It is a common semiprecious silica mineral that has long been used as a gem and ornamental. Agate is, identical with quartz in its composition and physical properties. Chemically it is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2),having a hardness of 7, a glassy luster and a specific gravity of 2.60.No gemstone is such creatively striped by nature than agate, chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layer type in a wide variety of colors and textures. Each of the agate forms by filling a cavity in host rock. As a result, it is often found as a round nodule, with concentric bands like the rings of a tree trunk. These bands sometimes look like eyes, fanciful scallops, or even a landscape with trees.
Agate was highly valued as an amulet in ancient times. It was said that it helps to quench thirst and protect against fever. Persian magicians used this agate to divert storms. Collecting agate bowls became genuine among European royalty during the Renaissance and many museums in Europe. According to ancient superstition, wearing agate made one persuasive, agreeable, prudent yet bold. It brought God's favor and bestowed the power to vanquish enemies and acquire riches in our life.
There are varieties of agate. Common types are: blue lace agate, tree agate, moss agate and petrified wood. Usually agate is shaped in cabochons or beads type. It is usually made into pendants, necklaces or earrings. We've seen beautiful blue agate pendants, bolo ties, hair sticks and fire agate bracelets. Blue agate is as expected, light blue and moss agate is dark green, often with clear patches. Tree agate is of green and white. Petrified wood is usually white, brown or red.
Agate can be crack and chip easily even though its hardness rating is 7. Petrified wood, which is fossilized wood, has had its organic matter replaced by agate. As agate is porous, it is usually dyed to enhance its natural color. Sometimes one can tell whether a stone is dyed by looking at the cracks. If the cracks are darker, then dyes are most likely used. Obviously, this is not a guarantee. Most often treated agate is sold as Black Onyx.
Agate is considered as the anniversary gemstone for the 12th year of marriage and moss agate is the anniversary gemstone for the 14th year of marriage. Moss Agate is said to be helpful to those in touch with nature - an ideal stone for gardeners. Tree Agate is said to help one in viewing themselves with more clarity and see the world through a broader viewpoint. Legend tells that agate guarded the wearer from all dangers and endowed the wearer with a bold heart. Basically, it was used on armor to help warriors be victorious in battle. Here, we have a nice selection of men's and ladies ring settings and also have many choices of agate cabochon earrings with post stud and leverback dangle styles along with coordinating agate pendants. Wearing white Agate was believed to cure insomnia and thought to ensure pleasant dreams. For this, it was given to children to protect against bad dreams and nightmares. Agate is found in all over the world. It is found in Brazil, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico and the USA (Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming).
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