The stunning stone in this ring is a thin slice of dentritic agate set in solid 14k gold bezel atop a hand-textured sterling silver base plate. The band is made from chunky piece of 14k gold-filled wire that has been hand textured with bark-like lines. Band width is 3mm or 1/8”. The stone is a rare form of dendritic agate, also called Shazar stone, that is found exclusively in the Ken River in the Banda district of India. It is characterized by its tree-like inclusions and images of breathtaking natural landscapes. The name Shazar comes from the Arabic word “Sazar”, meaning tree. The fascinating inclusions are formed when two or more chalcedony stones trap a piece of fossilized fungus, and the fungus produces an acid or base secretion that causes the agate to become translucent and simultaneously bind it all together. Different colors may appear in Shazar stone, such as black and orange-red, and are caused by inclusions of iron and manganese. Some refer to Shazar stone as the Stone of Plentitude and believe it brings abundance and richness in all areas of life. Size 8 (rings can be stretched up to ~1 size larger)
