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Why Agate Beads?

August 8th, 2011 900jewelry No comments

Agate beads are much like jasper beads that contain vibrant color and patterns, which is a kind of clear and colorful semi precious gemstone bead. Black and white are the two common color of agate beads, while green and yellow is less seen at agate beads but they are very popular because of their dynamic coloring.  jewelry beads 2agate beads Why Agate Beads?

People believe that agate beads have lots of significant usages, such as it can heal someone , protect from evils, balance the Yin and Yang energy, etc. which makes them so adored.  The healing properties and metaphysical healing power varies from places to places, depending on some extent of the color. However, all kinds of agate beads are considered as good luck beads. Years ago, agate is treasured by amulets or talismans for they can protect from fevers and quench thirst.

Agate beads are affordable and can be found all around the world. They are versatile as glass beads too, if you plan to make jewelry with agate beads, you may come up with numberless choices. So why not choose these amazing beads to make beaded jewelry. What’s more, agate beads can give people an elegant look, much like the pearls and jade beads. In that case, they are increasingly welcomed.

You can absolutely apply these classic beads in making earrings, bracelets, pendent necklaces. They are available at both online and offline. No matter you want to start a jewelry business or craft as hobby, it’s better to choose high quality agate beads with your budget. Always choose the reliable beads store. Ayliss is highly recommended store by thousands of customers, she can retail and wholesale different beads according to your request, providing you the original source of quality beads.

Different types of Agate beads

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Different types of Agate beads

February 17th, 2011 900jewelry No comments

Made up of brightly colored fine bands of fibrous quartz, opal and chalcedony, agate beads have been highly valued since Egyptian times, parallel lines reveal how the silica solidified. Bands are other clearly marked or blend into each other. The marking give each agate bead and individual character.

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Moss agate beads are so called because of the unmistakable green colorings. Blue lace agate is dyed to give the distinctive color. Moss agate beads are the most powerful of the agates that helps balance emotional energy Blue Lace Agate beads are a healing stone that has metaphysical properties of bringing calm, happiness and peace to the wearer. It is also known as the “communication stone”. Onyx beads are black and white banded agate. Onyx agate bead is a form of agate where the bands are white, with alternating bands usually black, but brown or red, depending on the composition of the mineral the environment.

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Each color agate beads necklace have their own legends and beliefs. Green protects against eye disease. Brown or tawny guards against poisonous reptiles and makes a warrior victorious. In Italy tawny agate bead is prized because it is though to deflect the evil eye. Red agate beads ward off large spiders or scorpions. In Java violet stone are given to children to prevent spasms. Moss agate beads help towards a good harvest.

What is Agate?

June 30th, 2009 900jewelry 19 comments

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        No gemstone is more creatively striped by Nature than agate, chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers in a wide variety of colours and textures. Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in host rock. As a result, agate is often found as a round nodule,

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with concentric bands like the rings of a tree trunk. The bands sometimes look like eyes, fanciful scallops, or even a landscape with trees. Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. It was said to quench thirst and protect against fever. Persian magicians used agate to divert storms.