Agate Silver
Agates are very popular in today’s fashion jewelry. This popularity is currently driven by the wide range of colors and patterns that are readily available, and the low cost associated with purchasing this stone. In the world of gemstone jewelry, agates are often used to make brooches, pendants, and earrings. Non-jewelry uses of this stone include vases, inkstands, and mortars and pestles to crush and mix chemicals because of its hardness and ability to resist acids. Most stones are opaque or slightly translucent at best. The colors range from light creams and whites, to startling blues, purples, and reds. Botswana specimens in particular, are well known for their gorgeous colors and detailed natural patterns. In Greek, the word “agate” roughly translates to happy. In ancient times this stone was highly valued. Agates were first obtained more than 3,000 years ago from the Achates River. The stone was named by the Greek philosopher and naturalist Theophrastus who found the stone along the shoreline of Achates River.
Agate is chalcedony quartz which has concentric layers and is found in a range of colors and textures. Each stone is formed by the filling of cavity in host rock and because of this it is found as round nodule with concentric layers like the rings of a tree trunk. They are mainly associated with volcanic rocks but can be seen in certain metamorphic rocks as well. The main features of this gemstone are its fineness of grain and the brightness of color. Many specimens are hollow because the deposition is not enough to fill the cavity. If the deposition is not fully filled, then the last deposit mostly consists of quartz and amethyst crystals which will go towards the free space to form a crystal-lined cavity or geode. Upon the disintegration of the matrix in which the stone are embedded, they will become free. Agates are resistant to weathering and remain in the soil as nodules or they can be seen deposited as gravel in shorelines and streams. This stone appears in nature in several forms. Cyclops agate is a Mexican agate which shows only a single eye. Dendritic agates have fern like patterns which are formed due to the presence of iron and manganese oxides. Limb cast agate is formed by the deposition in a void created by the decomposition of vegetative materials. Turritella agate is formed by the silicified fossil Turritella shells. Agatized coral is also known as Petoskey stone or agate.
Agates are used to attract strength and are believed to protect the wearer from bad dreams. Stress and energy drains can be solved by using this stone. It is good to harden the gums. It is also used for stomach problems. It also cures fever and eye infections. Persian magicians used this to divert storms. Agates are considered to be the lucky stone in love, and bring stability in one’s life.
Agates are mainly found in India, Brazil, Madagascar, china, Russia and Australia in colors varying from black to green. Cornelian agate is brownish-orange in color, chrysoprase is green in color, chalcedony is blue, carnelian agate is brownish red and black agate is known as onyx. Being quite brittle, they can crack and break easily even though the hardness is measures 7 in Mohs scale. Most specimens are porous to some degree, and may be dyed to improve its natural color for making ornaments.
Dale Arnold
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How about a trip down memory lane?
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Outside the screened in porch, a creek ran by. Well, more like a pond that drained. The Ambassador was Mom’s, but she trusted me with it. Those Ozark mornings were well to wake in. Stumble out over crushed agate, past the croquet circle and tool shed, can of worms in hand.
There was this one spinner, red with twin silver blades. Mepps, I think. Never could get it to the back of the hole, but close was close enough. I saw the lure in it then. The maybes, swimming past the could be’s, as I wish’es lurked below.
Two Guernsey’s, looked through the barb wire, as I measured my summer at The Piney. Paint whinnied and snap peas twisted up the fence rows. I never did hear what brought Dad here in 40′, but it was Mom who brought us back in 68′.
I’d Love to tell you about the one that got away, but they never did. I caught them all. Without ever wetting my line.
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By hook or by crook.
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CLASSIC GENUINE OCEAN AGATE GMESTONE & 925 SILVER pendant $4.99 |
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Pink Druzy Agate REAL .925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 8.75 $9.99 |
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INDIA AGATE GEMSTONE SILVER PENDANT P8328 $4.99 |
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ORANGE DENDRITIC AGATE .925 SILVER RING SIZE 8 $7.99 |
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Sterling Silver ANKLET; BLACK AND WHITE AGATE, 9.5 – 10.5″ BOLD ANKLET $13.97 |
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NEW IN TIBET STYLE TIBETAN SILVER AGATE NECKLACE $2.31 |
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SP77027 13g WHITE SLICE AGATE 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $7.99 |
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ELEGANT HONEY AGATE GEMSTONE SILVER RING SIZE 8.5 J211 $0.99 |
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VINTAGE INDIAN PENDANT WITH NATURAL AGATE STONES ON AN INDIAN SILVER CHAIN £4.99 $7.89 |
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BOTSWANA AGATE 925 SILVER PENDANT 12.5 g! $8.99 |
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Catalina 18 Stationary Chair Casters: None, Do Not Include Casters, Metal Finish: Anodized Nickel, Seat Type: Vinyl – Sublime Agate $251.00 HBS620AnodizedNickelSublimeAgate Casters: None, Do Not Include Casters, Metal Finish: Anodized Nickel, Seat Type: Vinyl – Sublime Agate Pictured in Pewter Metal Finish and Medium Oak with Casters Features: -Include or do not include casters.-Available in several seat types.-Commercial quality frame with solid welds.-Manufactured from high quality plating grade steel.-Made in the USA. Options: -Ava… |
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Catalina 18 Stationary Chair Casters: None, Do Not Include Casters, Metal Finish: Black Wrinkle, Seat Type: Vinyl – Sublime Agate $251.00 HBS620BlackWrinkleSublimeAgate Casters: None, Do Not Include Casters, Metal Finish: Black Wrinkle, Seat Type: Vinyl – Sublime Agate Pictured in Pewter Metal Finish and Medium Oak with Casters Features: -Include or do not include casters.-Available in several seat types.-Commercial quality frame with solid welds.-Manufactured from high quality plating grade steel.-Made in the USA. Options: -Availab… |
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Catalina 18 Stationary Chair Casters: None, Do Not Include Casters, Metal Finish: Bronze, Seat Type: Vinyl – Sublime Agate $251.00 HBS620BronzeSublimeAgate Casters: None, Do Not Include Casters, Metal Finish: Bronze, Seat Type: Vinyl – Sublime Agate Pictured in Pewter Metal Finish and Medium Oak with Casters Features: -Include or do not include casters.-Available in several seat types.-Commercial quality frame with solid welds.-Manufactured from high quality plating grade steel.-Made in the USA. Options: -Available in anodize… |
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Victorian Style Filigree Onyx Hue Cabochon Barrette $20.00 If vintage jewelry style is your thing, then this 1928 barrette is just for you. Small hearts, flowers, plants, and ornate designs can all be found with the antiqued silver tone Filigree metalwork. It leads up to the large black hand set cabochon. Sure to be a favorite in your collection…. |
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Hawaiian Plumeria Flower – Ko’a – coral orange beaded flower barrette $54.99 Beautiful beaded plumeria flower professionally handmade using hundreds of tiny pearly coral orange glass beads; strung and stitched one bead at a time. A small round agate stone rests in the center of the flower. Attached to a new silver plated barrette. The flower measures about 2.5 inches. (6cm) © 2008-2011 Heart in Hawaii… |
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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Pro FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Ultra-Portable 500 GB External Hard Drive for Mac STBB500100 $119.99 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Pro Mac… |
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Ambiance Downlight Rimmed Quarter Sphere Outdoor Wall Sconce Finish: Agate Marble CER-2050W-STOA Finish: Agate Marble Features: -Downlight outdoor wall sconce.-Rimmed quarter sphere shape.-UL Listed for wet locations.-Eco-friendly.-Made in USA.-Mounting center: 2.25”. Options: -Available in 30 hand-painted finishes as well as unfinished ceramic bisque which is paintable. Construction: -Ceramic construction. Specifications: -Accommodates (1) 150W A-21 incandescent or (1) 26W GU… |
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Ambiance Open Top and Bottom Large Cross Outdoor Wall Sconce Finish: Agate Marble CER-7295W-STOA Finish: Agate Marble Pictured in Bisque Features: -Outdoor wall sconce.-White styrene shade.-Large cross window.-Open top and bottom.-UL Listed for wet locations.-Eco-friendly.-Made in USA.-Mounting center: 6.25”. Includes: -Includes patented socket shelter. Options: -Available in 30 hand-painted finishes as well as unfinished ceramic bisque which is paintable. Construction: -Ceram… |
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Ambiance Open Top and Bottom Small Cactus Cylinder Outdoor Wall Sconce Finish: Agate Marble CER-2285W-STOA Finish: Agate Marble Pictured in Bisque Features: -Outdoor wall sconce.-Small cactus cylinder shape with open top and bottom.-UL Listed for wet locations.-Eco-friendly.-Made in USA.-Mounting center: 4.75”. Includes: -Includes patented socket shelter. Options: -Available in 30 hand-painted finishes as well as unfinished ceramic bisque which is paintable. Construction: -Ceramic const… |
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Dramatic silver plated cufflinks with inset red agate with presentation box $49.99 Silver plated cufflinks with swivel bar fitting. A most interesting design featuring red agate. The translucence of these stones allow the orange tones to show through. A perfect finishing touch to any cuff. The cufflink measures 3/4 inch in length. Gift boxed… |
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