Agate

For the next however long it takes - I will be concentrating on a Gemstone per day. Alphabetically I will go though the list of gemstones and share information about them. I plan on gathering the information from different sources so that I can get a variety of explanations and of course make it my own. I have never been good at essays and sourcing my materials so forgive me if I do it wrong - This isn’t an English class - I just want to give credit where credit is due.

A
A is for Agate - pronounced Ag - it ( the pronunciation of this gemstone is actually something that questioned by different people including myself so it could be A- gate or Ag - it, annoying I know)

History
The name Agate is derived from the name of the river Achates in Sicily. It is said to age back to the Stone Age - that’s kinda old. Back in the day it was considered very valuable, now it’s really not expensive to buy and I have been able to find it at pretty much every shop I enter . It is said to be found in former volcanic regions; Black Forest, Saxony, Germany; in Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, USA and Indian peninsula.

Star Sign
May so that is Taurus and Gemini - hmm two faced bulls. Just kidding.

Colours
I have seen Agate in so many colours and variations of colors. Some of the most beautiful pieces of Agate I have seen are used in some of my pieces. On of my favorite Agates is Fire Agate, one of the best named Agates is called Dragons Vein - such a cool name. You can find anything from Brown to Pink, but the best looking ones are the layered ones.

Healing Powers
I know it sounds kinda “new age” but I find the thought that these beautiful gemstones could possibly be mentally and physically beneficial to us - even if it’s just a pretty placebo it’s still pretty. I’m not sitting here claiming that a gemstone can cure the common cold or anything, but when it comes down to it there are so many things I this world we just don’t have answers for.
Here is a list I have compiled from different sources of suggestions on possible healing powers
Headaches
Dizziness
Impaired Balance ( not going to help you pass a sobriety test but you can look pretty while taking it, still dumb for drinking and driving but pretty and dumb)
Skin Problems
Feverish Infections
Tired or Inflamed Eyes
Agate has been used for a very long time during pregnancy for both mother and child. Said to alleviate some of the discomfort experienced on certain days during pregnancy
Insomnia
Promotes pleasant dreams
Increased Stamina
Emotional Health
Discerning of Truth
This is just a very short and to the point list of healing attributes. Please check out the sources to get more information

One more thing - Agate is said to be one of the oldest good luck and healing stones.
Fire Agate Dragons Vein Agate
Interesting…