Idar-Oberstein agate pendant - handmade

Handmade pendant made from an agate from the region around Idar-Oberstein, which is known for its agates and the local jewelry and gemstone businesses.

agate
Agate is a classic gemstone that has been used by people to make jewelry for thousands of years.
The finely formed bands and the different colors make the agate a particularly sought-after gemstone and collector's item.
Agate is actually a colorless variation of the mineral quartz and the special colors and patterns are created by the inclusion of other minerals such as iron, manganese, chromium, etc.