Worry stones are smooth stones with an indent that are said to ease stress and worry. Common to Buddhist meditation, it is said that a monk would start meditating with a smooth, round stone that would be rubbed with the thumb during meditation. Over the course of the monk's life, eventually an indentation would form, and this was a sign that the monk had reached enlightenment. Today, we sell these stones with the indentation already carved. Worry stones make the perfect gift for the worriers, the spiritual nomads, and will help focus those who can't seem to sit still. Agate is a relatively common stone that may be found around the world. It comes in hundreds of different varieties and colours. Agates are believed to have been formed millions of years ago during volcanic eruptions – the volcanic lava flows left cavities filled with gas, and as the flows cooled, these cavities allowed for mineral bearing solutions to enter. The combinations of these solutions along with heat, pressure and millions of years allowed agates of all varieties to form. An agate will resemble a potato on the outside; the stone must be cut or sliced to see the beautiful colours and formations within. Indian agate, also known as Fancy Jasper, comes in an astounding range of colours. The most common colours are red, pink, and green, however indian agate can also be found in shades of purple, orange, white, and blue. These intricate and unique colours make each piece of this lovely stone entirely unlike any other. Our worry stones are made out of authentic stones, and no two are exactly alike. The item you receive may have slight variations from the one photographed. You will receive the color and quantity that you choose.
