Agate gemstones are a microcrystalline structure which are often found in metamorphic and volcanic rocks. It’s a finely grained and a variety of banded Chalcedony, belonging to the Quartz stone family and is characterized by its varied bright colors, and its fine, beautiful grain. It forms very gradually, over millions of years and because of the ways in which agate pieces are formed, every single piece is completely unique.
For centuries now, the precious stone agate has been known as a powerful healer, a bringer of good fortune and wealth. Agate mineral has been known and widely regarded around the world for thousands of years, for its diverse range of benefits and healing properties. This gem has a long history, with discoveries of certain amulets and other ornaments dating right back to ancient times, including Greek and Egyptian civilizations, who utilized the stone for lapidary, mounted in gold.