Unique and beautifully organic Dendritic Agates that have subtle pink-hued speckles and streaks. They are set in sterling and fine silver, with solid gold nuggests at their base. The nuggets were mined by my friend in the hills outside of Tucson, Arizona. Silver earring posts and ear-nuts.
Length: ~.75"
Width: ~.5"
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Dendritic agates are also called Shazar stones and are found exclusively in the Ken River in the Banda district of India. They are characterized by 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.
