Agate Stone earrings, nickel free, silver tone earring hooks. Approximately 1 - 2 in. total length.

An ornamental stone since antiquity, Agate has been found in a variety of ancient Greek contexts, such as for Mycenaean jewelry and warrior’s seal stones. Because it is a hardy, often spectacularly colored, and polishes to a high shine, it has long been valued for decorative purposes. It is formed in alternating layers that produce the distinctive banding effect, of which there are many varieties worldwide.

Disclaimer: Since Agate is a natural stone, some slight variations in color, appearance and size may occur.