Grey Agate Faceted Nugget 17-20x15-17mm

More about Gray Agate

Gray Agate gemstone beads are a calm, peaceful gray color perfect for harmonizing with brighter focal beads. When round, these beads look like little moons! These beads are perfect for popular celestial-inspired jewelry. The name Agate is associated with the Achates River of Sicily, now known as the Dirillo River. Agate was utilized by ancient Greeks and Romans for decorative carving and arts, and examples from that time are still extant.

Agate is a variety of chalcedony, which is itself a form of quartz. Agate displays distinct banded patterns, and responds well to various dye treatments. There are a multitude of agate varieties specific to locations all over the world.

Metaphysically, Agates are generally thought of as stabilizers and bring calm energies to their wearers.