Agate

A banded variety of chalcedony, formed as layers of silica slowly deposit within cavities in volcanic rock.

Over time, these layers build up in rhythmic patterns —
sometimes soft and even, sometimes sharply contrasted.

No two pieces form the same way.

Agate has been used for thousands of years, with examples found in ancient Greece and Egypt, often carved into seals, beads, and small objects.

Its durability, combined with natural patterning, made it one of the earliest stones to be shaped and carried.

Today, it is recognized not for a single color, but for its structure —
defined by layers, and the time it takes to form them.