YS Gems Sterling Silver Dentritic Agate Gemstone Earring - 0.39 x 1.97

Product Description:

Agate's name is derived from the site of its discovery, the river Achates (now Dirillo) in southwest Sicily. You will often find striking curved or angular banded patterns of color flowing within agate, which are caused by the presence of various minerals, often iron and manganese. One of the oldest known gemstones, agate is a favored material of lapidaries and artisans around the world.

Each earring features an teardrop-shaped piece of dentritic agate, in shades of gray and white with black inclusions. The agate is set within a wrap of sterling silver wire, creating a textured, slightly conical shape. The wire appears to be tightly wound around the agate, giving a slightly tiered effect. The earring's findings are wire-wrapped metal, and the earring backs have a hook-style closure.