Agate is a semiprecious stone representing,like no other, the whole palette of flowers. 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 products made of agate.
In its composition this is a special kindquartz, which is known to people since ancient times. Translated from the Greek name sounds like "good", "happy." The pictures on the cut are so beautiful that you can look at them endlessly. They can resemble a landscape or an eye. No wonder the ancients called him the Eye of the Creator. Hardness and resistance to acids make it possible to make durable products from agate.
Agate jewelry is also found in agate.Egyptian, and Sumerian burials. 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 XVII century, jewelry, snuffboxes and boxes were popular. The stones were found not far from Moscow, in the Golutvin area. Later, there were deposits of agate in the Urals, in Chukotka, in the Crimea. But the mass production of jewelry and crafts from agate began when agates from Brazil and Uruguay poured into Europe. The price dropped sharply on the mineral, and it became available to all comers. In general, it is found all over the world. Nowadays, everyone can afford to buy agate.
A distinctive feature of the stone is hiscolored layers, striped color. By nature, the stone has inclusions of black, white, red, blue, gray. Perhaps, to describe them, you need the entire spectrum of the rainbow.
This is not all kinds of agate. It is impossible to enumerate everything (there are several dozens of groups), as nature has created their extraordinary number.
Already enough is said about the diversity of thisa wonderful stone. Therefore, even with the industrial method of production, which reduces the cost of decoration, two identical can not be found. Everyone who is going to buy jewelry with agate can be sure of their exclusivity. Of course, when making 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 a show-window where pendants, earrings, rings, agate beads are exposed, simply eyes run out.
Beads, necklaces, agate pendants will createany conceived image. Black - classic, strict, multi-colored - will match any style. Ornaments can take the most bizarre shapes. But we were talking about women and girls, a strong half of humanity is also not forgotten.
They are most attracted by black agate.Agate products for men are not only jewelry, the choice of which is large enough, although more modest than for women. Fine bracelets with inserts in the form of the head of the Buddha, crosses, rings, short beads and, of course, cufflinks - there are plenty of items. If they are framed in gold, they give their owner the charm and sophistication. Young people often prefer a frame made of silver, which perfectly emphasizes the beauty of bluish or black stone. Heavy brutal ring with agate will look very modern and stylish, it can emphasize the individuality of its owner.
Agate is a multifaceted stone.We have already said that this is quartz, but its difference from chalcedony is so insignificant that it is possible not to notice it. And, depending on the structure, green agate has different properties. In ancient times agate was considered a magic stone. He scared off evil spirits, especially the magical properties of agate in a frame of silver, besides, in silver, he develops the abilities of man.
Reviews of jewelry with agate are very positive: accessories are very beautiful, add strength of mind, soothe nerves and even fulfill desires.
Stone agate during the day collects the surrounding person's negative energy, so it is very desirable to wash it every night with cold water.
