Agate is a semi-precious stone, representing, like no other, the whole palette of colors. It has an unusually beautiful layered texture, and the patterns on it never repeat. For jewelers, this is a real find, because, with the help of imagination and polishing the stones, they can create exceptionally beautiful agate products.
Mineral agate
In its composition, it is a special kind of quartz, which has been known to people since ancient times. Translated from Greek, the name sounds like "good", "happy". The drawings on the cut 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 make agate products durable.
Historical background
Agate jewelry is found by archaeologists 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 carved from 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 not far from Moscow, in the Golutvin area. Later foundagate deposits in the Urals, in Chukotka, in the Crimea. But the mass production of agate jewelry and crafts began when agate poured into Europe from Brazil and Uruguay. The price of the mineral dropped 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 the stone is its multi-colored layers, striped color. By nature, the stone has inclusions of black, white, red, blue, gray colors. It would probably take the whole spectrum of the rainbow to describe them.
The most common color is gray, but it can be dyed for a more decorative look. Pure black is not found in nature. If black agate has a uniform color, then it means that it has been processed. To give 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 sapphirine).
- Black (or magical).
- Star-shaped. It is highly valued if it is dark in color and when a star of four rays shines on it. Its deposits are in India.
- Moss. There is no layering in this stone, but there is a pattern resembling moss, which is illuminated by the sun. Colors are usually white, grey, blue, yellow, red, green.
This is not all types of agate. It is impossible to list everything (there are several dozen groups), since nature has created an unusual number of them.
Agate jewelry
Enough has already been said about the diversity of this wonderful stone. Therefore, even with the industrial method of production, which reduces the cost of jewelry, it is impossible to find two identical ones. Anyone who is going to buy jewelry with agate can be sure of their exclusivity. Of course, when making jewelry, the master pays most of all attention to the pattern, trying to choose stones that will look good in a pair of earrings, for example. Agate is perfectly complemented with pearls, chalcedony, carnelian and crystal. At the showcase, where pendants, earrings, rings, agate beads are exhibited, the eyes simply run wide.
Products can be massive, set in both silver and gold, and will suit a lady who prefers to wear large jewelry every day that matches her age and position. For girls, small elegant jewelry is made, which is very enlivened by color and pattern. The color of the stones is easy to match the color of the eyes. Blue-eyed and green-eyed girls will find both green and blue stones of a suitable shade. Those who prefer a discreet white stone should know that there will definitely be inconspicuous stripes on it, and they will enliven it with their play. Black agate, if not dyed, has a brownish tint in the light.
Beads, necklaces, agate pendants will allow you to create any conceived image. Black - classic, strict, multi-colored - will match any style. Jewelry can take the most bizarre forms. But we were talking about women and girls, stronghalf of humanity is also not forgotten.
What is on offer for men
They are 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. Beautiful 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 set in gold, they give their owner charm and sophistication. Young people often prefer silver frames, which perfectly emphasize 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. Since ancient times, it was believed that this stone is a talisman against excessive use of alcohol and drugs. By buying agate jewelry, you can avoid the appearance of bad habits. Pay attention to agate. Stone products bring courage, prosperity, longevity and good luck to their owner.
Green Agate
Agate is a stone with many faces. We have already said that this is quartz, but its difference from chalcedony is so insignificant that you may not even notice it. And depending on the structure, green agate has different properties. In ancient times, agate was considered a magical stone. He scared away evil spirits, the magical properties of agate in a silver frame are especially strong, besides, in silver, he develops abilitieshuman.
And if you want permanent peace in the family, then green agate is irreplaceable. Products from it protect the family hearth, attract good and devoted friends to the house. Caskets, figurines made of dark green agate bring peace and tranquility. According to the horoscope, this stone is most suitable for Taurus, Libra, Aquarius, Gemini and Virgo.
Reviews about agate jewelry are very positive: accessories are very beautiful, add strength to the spirit, calm the nerves and even grant wishes.
Agate stone collects negative energy surrounding a person during the day, so it is very advisable to wash it with cold water every evening.
