Material: Genuine 18K Gold Plated Over Brass |
Stone(s): 1 genuine agate geode |
Overall Dimension (including bail): 2.0 x 0.75 x 0.6 inches |
Inner Bail Diameter: 5 mm |
Weight: 17.7 grams |
Stamp/Mark: STARBORN |
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Serial Number: p31334 |
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.