Agate

Agate is a beautiful and diverse gemstone known for its striking patterns and vibrant colours. It is a variety of chalcedony, a type of quartz, and can appear in almost any colour, often with banded or layered patterns. Agate is valued for its smooth texture, durability, and unique appearance, making it popular in jewellery and decorative items. It is believed to promote balance, protection, and healing, and its varied patterns make each piece of agate one-of-a-kind. This gemstone has been used for centuries in carvings, beads, and amulets.