The Enthusiast

Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this alluring gemstone unique. Each agate has a distinctive style and pattern, and each agate comes from its own habitat. No two types of agate are the same.
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Romancing Our Gems takes you behind the semiprecious and precious stones that adorn each design from White Orchid Studio. This blog explores the world of Amethyst. Amethyst, the birthstone for February, is a form of quartz. Ancient cultures considered amethyst to be a antidote for drunkenness. 
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