Amethyst 6x8mm Faceted Oval - 15-16 Inch Purple Oyster Shell Agate has been prized for

Agate has been prized for its beauty throughout history

Multi to colored Jasper is believed to carry the properties of its dominant color

The mineral is named for the place where it is principally found

Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue/black color and pattern that resembles porcelain

bubbles and crystal-rich layers that form as lava flows onto the surface of stone —

Amethyst 6x8mm Faceted Oval - 15-16 Inch Purple Oyster Shell Agate has been prized forAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light