Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
Stone(s): Genuine fire agate (34 x 22 mm) |
Overall Dimension of Each (including hooks): 1.4 x 0.8 x 0.2 inches |
Back Type: Clip-on |
Weight: 19.4 grams |
Stamp/Mark: Starborn 925 |
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Serial Number: e23360 |
Agate is a striped chalcedony quartz that forms in layers and in a wide variety of colors and textures. An individual agate forms by filling a cavity in a "host" rock. As a result, agate often is found as a round nodule, with concentric bands. In ancient times it was said to quench thirst and guard against fever, and agate bowls were very popular in historical Europe.