Agate is formed from mineral deposits and is considered by most to be a precious stone.

Agate usually occurs in cavities that have formed from volcanoes (especially ancient lavas). wholesale jewelry Agates are known to have bands that come in many colors and resemble the rings of a tree. Scientists say that agate is created when gas bubbles inside of cooling lava include saline water. These gas bubbles with saline water turn into a gel. Since there is salt in the water, it attacks the surrounding iron in the lava and creates bands. These bands are extremely intricate and beautiful.

It should be noted that no two stones are the same, making each Agate stone unique and more precious. jewelry wholesale Agate comes in many different colors and usually in its raw state is dull and rough. In order for Agate to show its true beauty it must be polished.