925 Sterling Silver Pendant W/Dyed Blue Agate Stone/Bead & 3 small Cz’s Above.

925 Sterling silver pendant w/9mm Dyed Blue Agate bead & 3 small CZ’s. 19” Snake chain. NWOT. Thanks to porosity, naturally occurring Agate can be readily dyed or stained. Type of chalcedony w/prominent bands. Sometimes colorful patterns are artificially enhanced to get more marketable product. Many bright & vivid colors that follow natural pattern of stone. Often crafted into vibrant jewelry. Diverse color treatments create unique ornamental pieces. Beyond aesthetics, Collectors value striking patterns. Industrially, it serves purposes where colored, durable material is needed. Considered grounding stone. Many different healing effects, depending on color. When used during meditation, it may enhance spiritual awareness & stimulate psychic abilities. Along w/awareness comes self-truth & building of self-esteem & confidence. Vibrant hues in some are not natural. Often created through dying process. Porous varieties submerged in solutions containing coloring agents. Stones structure allows it to absorb pigments, resulting in spectrum of colors beyond typically found in nature. Enhances or alters original banding patterns of stone, leading to visually striking results. Intensity & shade depend on factors like dye concentration, temperature & duration of treatment. Some treatments use heat or pressure to improve color penetration. Please look at pictures closely as they are part of the description. Inventory #C51C4C BLUE BEAD PENDANT