The pattern in this stunning orange agate is amazing! Bands of orange and white play against each other in a contrast that delights the eyes! The stone is wrapped by hand into a frame with an intricate weave on the side. Made from natural copper, the frame has been antiqued and polished to bring out the beauty of the stone. This pendant comes with a complimentary chain.
Orange agate is a form of banded agate of the chalcedony family. It was named by Greek philosopher Theophrastus, who discovered the rock on the shores of the Achates River in Sicily in 4-3 BCE. Most agate occurs in volcanic rocks but can also been found in sedimentary rock.
