Cut agates, for example, hearts made of agate or wind chimes with agate slabs, are often given as gifts, because in addition to the actual natural gift, the stone healing effect of the mineral can be passed on to the recipient: Agate, for example, has been used as a protective ...
Cut agates, for example, hearts made of agate or wind chimes with agate slabs, are often given as gifts, because in addition to the actual natural gift, the stone healing effect of the mineral can be passed on to the recipient: Agate, for example, has been used as a protective stone since time immemorial; it is significant for the themes of stability, gathering and maturity.
Agate was also used in ancient times for art objects. The Sumerians had beautiful seals made of agate, and in the Bible it is described that the breastplate of the high priest of Jerusalem had twelve precious stones, one of which was an agate. Many churches have chalices made of agate, which were made in Italy and Idar-Oberstein about 600 to 1100 years ago.
