Brazil A dentrite agate bracelet (10mm balls)

BRA-AGAD-03
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

Very beautiful bracelet made of 10mm dentrite agate balls
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet

Dendritic agate is named after the Achates River, located in southern Sicily. The adjective dendritic means "that has tree-like features", due to a crystallization in the rock that resembles the outline of a tree. Its dendrites are black on the white stone.

This dendritic agate was once used to ensure abundant harvests. When sowing seeds, a dendritic agate was tied to the plowman's arm or tied to the horns of the oxen chosen for plowing the fields. Sometimes, it was even buried in the sown soil.
In ancient times, the Romans attributed many medicinal properties to dendritic agate. They also used it as a talisman. They ground the agates into powder and mixed them with water, which they believed would help fight against snake venom.
A famous Roman historian named Pliny even wrote that dendritic agates, when burned, kept storms away. Which helped protect crops and boats at sea. Also, many sailors wore this agate as an amulet as protection, which kept them away from the fury of the seas and oceans.

Dendritic agate stones made their wearers charming, with great persuasion and benefiting from the favors of God. They were thus protected from dangers and could overcome earthly outbursts such as storms, lightning, strong winds, too abundant rains. Likewise, they benefited from this protection to be stronger against certain epidemics.

At the same time, wearing this agate provided quality, restorative sleep, with beautiful dreams. Which allowed its wearer to fully recover and wake up in excellent shape.

Legends say that wearing an agate allowed its owner to acquire strength and courage. In this way, he could overcome his fears. Children wearing this stone also avoided falls and injuries.
Dendritic agate, because of its tree-like patterns, was interpreted as a stone of God. We find its trace on images of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, angels. Some specimens of this stone are listed in churches or museums around the world.
Many amulets and talismans have been made with dendritic agates. They allow the human spirit not to get lost and to find its way to new horizons. This stone is ideal for scientists, students, medical researchers, adventurers, and even wanderers.
Furthermore, Dendritic Agates are classified as transformative crystals. For centuries, they have been known to promote change, offer new perspectives and can literally transform a life. They are perfect for career changes and allow us to improve and become better.

Its main deposits are in Brazil, the United States and India.

Dendritic agate is a stone that brings inner peace, allows you to put things into perspective and face life in general. It is a stone that reinforces the lack of self-confidence. It also soothes the feeling of distress that can lead to wanting to stop living.
It helps to remove moods such as guilt, shame and reconciles us with ourselves. It teaches us to appreciate ourselves and to chase away negative vibes. It supports young mothers in their fight against the baby blues.
The wearer of dendritic agate is a person who feels accomplished both professionally and personally. Thus helped, he goes through the trials of life and conflicts in general.
It is an anchoring stone that connects us to the Earth, facilitates communication and makes us extremely logical. This stone, associated with smoky quartz, accompanies us in quitting smoking or in quitting alcohol if it is associated with amethyst.
Throughout the centuries, it has been seen as a stone of abundance whether in business or in agriculture. It is also the protector of the traveler, guiding his steps so that he does not get lost on the way and protecting him against earthly elements such as storms, lightning, etc.