The organic dentritic agate that is the focal point of this unique ring has inclusions that resemble a sapling sprouting up from the forest floor with a network of roots and mycelium below. It is set in a simple sterling silver setting so as not to detract from the beauty of the stone, with a single solid 14k accent bead. The band is made from a piece of 14k gold-fill wire that has been been lightly hammered. The width of the band measures ~2.5 mm.
Size 6.5
This ring features a rare form of dendritic agate, also called Shazar stone, that is found exclusively in the Ken River in the Banda district of India. It is characterized by its organic inclusions that paint images of breathtaking natural landscapes. The name Shazar comes from the Arabic word “Sazar”, meaning tree. The fascinating inclusions are formed when two or more chalcedony stones trap a piece of fossilized fungus, and the fungus produces an acid or base secretion that causes the agate to become translucent and simultaneously bind it all together. Different colors may appear in Shazar stone, such as black and orange-red, and are caused by inclusions of iron and manganese. Some refer to Shazar stone as the Stone of Plentitude and believe it brings abundance and richness in all areas of life.
