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Moss Agate Semicircle Cabochon

Moss Agate Semicircle Cabochon

The beautiful soft moss agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long. 

Moss agate was the agate of warriors. Moss agate helps balance emotional energy. It helps the user to let go of anger and bitterness. It is believed to enhance concentration, persistence, endurance and success in one’s endeavors. It is thought to assist with sensitivities to weather and pollution. Midwives use it to assist in successful birthing.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Moss Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Blue Lace Agate Cabochon

Blue Lace Agate Cabochon

The soft and lovely blue lace agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 46mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Agate is usually associated with volcanic rock, and this piece of blue lace agate comes from Brazil.

Agate is traditionally believed to help you to discern truth, improve memory and concentration, increase stamina,  prevent insomnia and ensure pleasant dreams, enhance personal courage, protect you against danger, and provide a calming influence. Blue lace agate is believed to enhance communications.

Aquarius

Aquarius, The Water Bearer, is the eleventh symbol of the Zodiac. Anyone born between 21 January and 19 February is born under this sign. Aquarius is the Latin for water bearer. It is a fixed sign, and is ruled by the planet Uranus. Its symbol is Aquarius.svg, representing ripples of water. Aquarius is one of the four air signs.

Zodiac Air Sign Moonstone Set Cloud Pendant. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Element Necklace.

Garnet is the traditional stones for Aquarius. Garnet is believed to promote successful business, and to provide protection while travelling. Garnets have been been in use since the Bronze Age as both gemstones and abrasives.

January - Garnet

Moss agate is another stone traditionally associated with Aquarius. Moss agate is known as the gemstone of gardeners and agriculture.

Moss Agate Cabochon

Key words for people born under the sign of Aquarius are: Communicative, humanitarian, progressive and fraternal. They have universal spirit coupled with occasional obstinacy. Aquarius rules the ankles, calves and circulatory system.

Aquarius Garnet and Sterling Silver Zodiac Pendant

Aquarians share their sign with such notables as Charles Darwin, Barrie Humphries and Charles Dickens. You can shop for an Aquarius pendant in my Celestials Collection in The Silver Forge Shop.

Gemini

Gemini, The Twins, is the third symbol of the Zodiac. Anyone born between 22 May and 21 June is born under this sign. Gemini refers to the twin brothers Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. It is a mutable sign, and is ruled by the planet Mecury. Its symbol is Gemini, representing the companions. Gemini is one of the four air signs.

Zodiac Air Sign Moonstone Set Cloud Pendant. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Element Necklace.

Agate is the traditional stone for Gemini. Agate is believed to help you to discern truth, improve memory and concentration, increase stamina, prevent insomnia and ensure pleasant dreams, enhance personal courage, protect you against danger, and provide a calming influence.

 

Agate Cabochon

Another stone traditionally assigned to Gemini is Citrine. It is thought to bring sucess to businesses, and be good for self esteem.

November - Citrine

Key words for people born under the sign of Gemini are said to be: Philosopher, witty, communicative, mobile, takes pleasure in learning. Geminis are always on the go. Gemini rules the arms, lungs, shoulders, hands, nervous system and brain.

Gemini Citrine and Sterling Silver Zodiac Pendant

Geminis share their sign with such notables as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Anne Frank, and Johnny Depp. You can shop for a Gemini pendant in my Celestials Collection in The Silver Forge Shop.

Moss Agate Cabochon

Moss Agate Oval Cabochon

The lovely soft green swirly oval moss agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 30mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Moss agate is dendritic, meaning it has tree or fern-like inclusions (from the Greek dendron, meaning tree). The inclusions in this piece are chlorite.

Moss agate is known as the agate of warriors, and of gardeners and agriculture. Moss agate helps balance emotional energy. It helps the user to let go of anger and bitterness. It is believed to enhance concentration, persistence, endurance and success in one’s endeavors. It is thought to assist with sensitivities to weather and pollution. Midwives use it to assist in successful birthing.

Puddingstone Cab

Puddingstone Agate Oval Cabochon

The striking puddingstone gemstone cabochon shown here is 29mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Puddingstone is a conglomerate stone. This specimen comes from Agate Creek, here in Queensland Australia. You can read more about puddingstone here.

I used this stone to create this custom piece:

Puddingstone and Sterling Silver Ring