You can purchase expensive or affordable agate jewelry. Agate is a member of the quartz mineral family. The various quartz minerals are relatively inexpensive gems that occur naturally in transparent and non-transparent varieties (from translucent to opaque varieties). The stones belong to the translucent/opaque variety.

Some varieties of the stones can be very expensive, especially stones with unusual scenes or markings. The stones occur in a variety of colors and with an abundance of different markings. Agate jewelry is unique because of its unusual markings and scenes. The scenes and markings on the stones are infinite. Because of the infinite number of different markings and scenes that appear on the stones, they can create natural one-of a- kind pieces of jewelry.

Exceptionally unique stones are: banded, moss, white or milky, eye and plume. The white stone gives the appearance that it has black, brown or green moss growing within it. The eye stone has an eyeball effect. The plume stone appears that it is filled with beautiful feather plumes. The stones create beautiful, affordable jewelry.

The unusual colors and markings on the stones made it highly respected by the ancients and revered throughout history, even to the present today. The stones were highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. Wearing the stone was seen as a cure of insomnia and the assurance of good dreams. The “eye” was believed to protect the wearer from the evil eye by neutralizing its power. At one time such amulets commanded an incredible price.

The jewelry makes a perfect gift for any occasion. Many online jewelry boutiques feature beautiful one-of-a kind pieces of affordable jewelry. You should not hesitate to browse the jewelry to find out what is available and at what prices.