Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
Stone(s): 1 piece top grade authentic crazy lace agate and 1 piece authentic Chinese writing stone |
Overall Dimension (including bail): 2.1 x 0.8 x 0.1 inches |
Inner Bail Diameter: 7 mm |
Weight: 10.4 grams |
Stamp/Mark: OBSIDIAN STERLING |
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Serial Number: p16190 |
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.