These deep rust fire agate drops make a unique pair of earrings. The drops are approximately 10 mm long. The entire earring drops 2 1/2” from a 18k gold vermeil post with the Chinese character for happiness on it.

Agate is a variety of chalcedony. It is formed from layers of quartz and many are banded of layers of various colors. It is the birthstone for September and the Zodiacal sign of Gemini.

Ancient civilizations believed that wearing agate would make them invisible and would protect them from danger. In Roman times it was believed that wearing agate as an amulet would also insure a great harvest. For many years agate was believed to be a healing stone as well as one that would bring prosperity.