Agate is a semiprecious stone representing, like no other, the entire palette of colors. It has an unusually beautiful layered texture, and the drawings on it are never repeated. For jewelers, this is a true find, because by applying imagination and polishing stones, they can create exceptionally beautiful agate products.
Mineral Agate
In its composition, it is a special kind of quartz that has been known to people since ancient times. Translated from Greek, the name sounds like "good," "happy." The drawings on the slice are so beautiful that they can be looked at endlessly. They may resemble a landscape or an eye. No wonder the ancients called it the Eye of the Creator. Hardness and resistance to acids allow you to make durable products from agate.
Historical reference
Archaeologists find jewelry from agate in both Egyptian and Sumerian burials. The Indians of North America also knew this stone and believed that it brings peace. Seals and cameos were cut out of it in Hellas, and in ancient Rome, and later in the Middle Ages. In Russia in the 17th century, jewelry, snuff-boxes, and caskets were popular. The stones were found near Moscow, in the Golutvin area. Later, agate deposits were found in the Urals, in Chukotka, in the Crimea. But the mass production of agate jewelry and crafts began when agates from Brazil and Uruguay poured into Europe. The price of mineral fell sharply, and it became available to everyone. In general, it is found all over the world. Nowadays, everyone can afford to buy agate products.
Color and types of agate
A special distinguishing feature of a stone is its multi-colored layers, striped coloring. By nature, the stone has inclusions of black, white, red, blue, gray. Perhaps to describe them, you need the whole spectrum of the rainbow.
The most common color is gray, but it can be painted to give a more decorative look. Purely black does not occur in nature. If black agate has a uniform color, then it means it has been processed. To add brightness and color, any agate can be tinted. We list the main types of this stone:
- Bastion (or landscape).
- Brazilian with the thinnest layers.
- Blue (or sapphire).
- Black (or magical).
- Star-shaped. It is greatly appreciated if it is dark in color, and when a star of four rays shines on it. Its deposits are located in India.
- Moss. There is no layering in this stone, but there is a pattern resembling moss, which is lit by the sun. Colors are usually white, gray, blue, yellow, red, green.
These are far from all types of agate. It is impossible to list everything (there are several dozens of groups of them), since nature created an unusual amount of them.
Agate Jewelry
Enough has been said about the diversity of this wonderful stone. Therefore, even with the industrial method of production, which reduces the cost of decoration, it is impossible to find two identical ones. Everyone who is planning to purchase jewelry with agate can be sure of their exclusivity. Of course, in the manufacture of jewelry, the master pays most attention to the drawing, trying to pick up stones that will look good in a pair of earrings, for example. Agate is perfectly complemented with pearls, chalcedony, carnelian and crystal. At the window, where pendants, earrings, rings, agate beads are exposed, eyes just run up.
Products can be massive, set in silver and gold, and will suit a lady who prefers to wear large jewelry every day that matches her age and position. For girls make small graceful jewelry, which is very animated by color and pattern. The color of the stones is easy to match the eye color. Blue-eyed and green-eyed girls will find both green and blue stones of a suitable shade. Anyone who prefers a discreet white stone should know that there will be subtle bands on it, and they will revive it with their game. Black agate, if it is not colored, has a brownish tint in the lumen.
Beads, necklaces, pendants made of agate will allow you to create any dream look. Black - classic, austere, multi-colored - will match any style. Jewelry can take the most bizarre shapes. But we talked about women and girls, a strong half of humanity is also not forgotten.
What is offered to men
They are just most attracted to black agate. Agate products for men are not only jewelry, the choice of which is quite large, although more modest than for women. Fine bracelets with inserts in the form of a Buddha head, crosses, rings, short beads and, of course, cufflinks - there are plenty of products. If they are framed in gold, they give their owner charm and sophistication. Young people often prefer a silver frame that perfectly emphasizes the beauty of a bluish or black stone. A heavy brutal ring with agate will look very modern and stylish, it can emphasize the individuality of its owner.
To attract positive energy, it is also proposed to roll agate balls in the palm of your hand. From ancient times it was believed that this stone is a talisman against excessive use of alcohol and drugs. By purchasing agate jewelry, bad habits can be avoided. Pay your attention to agate. Stone products bring courage, prosperity, longevity and good fortune to their owner.
Green agate
Agate is a many-sided stone. We have already said that it is quartz, but its difference from chalcedony is so insignificant that you may not notice it. And depending on the structure, green agate has various properties. In ancient times, agate was considered a magic stone. He scared away evil spirits, the magical properties of agate in a silver frame are especially strong, and in silver he also develops human abilities.
And if you want a permanent peace in the family, then green agate is indispensable here. Products from it protect the family hearth, attract good and loyal friends to the house. Caskets, figurines made of dark green agate bring peace and peace. According to the horoscope, this stone is most suitable for Taurus, Libra, Aquarius, Gemini and Virgo.
Reviews about jewelry with agate are very positive: accessories are very beautiful, add strength of mind, soothe nerves and even fulfill wishes.
During the day, agate stone collects negative energy surrounding a person, therefore it is very advisable to wash it with cold water every evening.