agate

Agate is a translucent quartz that comes in many colors. Agate has interesting bands. Swirls that characterise agate. Concentric circles. Agate is a type of chalcedony.

The warm colors of agate, mustard, orange, green, brick red, shades of brown and all the various earth tones, make agate a great gemstone to use for earthy fashions. The colors of agate really flatter people with warm skin tones.

Agate has been used throughout history for more than just jewelry. In the Byzantine empire, agate was used to make bowls. Agate is used in talismans as well as carved ornaments.

Agate jewelry or ornaments or agate bowls are excellent gifts for the 12th and 14th wedding anniversaries.

Cat Agate Cameo Pendant/Pin
This beautiful cameo, in an 18K gold frame, is part of the Agata collection which uses particular Brasilian stones. It can be used either as a pendant or a pin. Made in Naples, Italy

Nurdan Sen Bracelet, quartz and agate
Gorgeous, one-of-a-kind bracelet from Istanbul designer Nurdan Sen, with silver and mixed stones. Material: sterling silver, quartz, and agate Dimensions: 8.5-in; Weight: 15 grams