Dendritic Agate in 14k gold and silver

Dendritic Agate in 14k gold and silverOne of a kind Dendritic Agate set in a 14k gold bezel on a sterling silver backplate with a cast twig band. This beautiful example of a natural occurrence in stone looks like a painting but it really is the result of dendrites of manganese threading their way through quartz. This stone measures 16mm x 10mm and the 14k gold bezel surrounding it is 3mm tall. The band is cast in sterling silver from an actual twig and has all the texture and detail you

This silica and water solution can sometimes find its way into cracks and crevices

This beautiful example of a natural occurrence in stone looks like a painting but it really is the result of dendrites of manganese threading their way through quartz

This type of turquoise originates in Kazakhstan

When the water evaporates

It is said to bring abundance

it picks up silica from the sandstone

Tourmaline is found in Afghanistan

The leaf pattern band is 5mm wide

Flashy Ethiopian Opal set in all 14k gold

Its beautiful colors can occur because of trace amounts of rare earth minerals or natural irradiation

If they ever need a repair

only the silica is left and an opal is created