Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
Stone(s): Genuine agate |
Ring Face Dimension: 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.3 inches |
Weight: 9.9 grams |
Ring Size (US): 6 |
Stamp/Mark: N/A |
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Serial Number: r24822 |
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.