Oak Leaf Lake Superior Agate Pendant

I LOVE THIS PIECE!  Hand forged from sterling sheet and wire.  Set with a cab cut by Bob Wright.

LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE 

Agates are a gemstone with a hardness of 7; harder than Basalt or Rhyolite. Beautiful banding, varied patterns, and eye-catching colors unique to each agate are created by quartz with small amounts of different elements. Red bands are the result of the rusting of iron within the agate when exposed to oxygen. These gemstones can be found on many Lake Superior beaches throughout the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Properties: Good for security, strength, to raise energy and to enhance personal courage and calming.