Moss agate pendant Brazil A (holey stone) + cord

Approx 22mm x30mm x 10mm

Moss agate approximately 30mm x 22mm, delivered with its 1mm waxed cotton cord.
Sold individually.
Colors and patterns may vary from stone to stone.

Throughout the centuries, and in many civilizations and tribes, moss agate has been closely linked to the Earth. Representing fertility, many peoples have used it because of this strong and intense connection with nature.
It is said that this proximity to the Earth was attributed to it because of its appearance of crystallized moss, its veining resembling plant fibers. Its properties are in principle a sign of abundance and agricultural fertility. This moss agate with its plant patterns is a stone that draws its power from the Earth.
This stone is a symbol of good omens and spiritual benevolence in many cultures.

The name agate comes from a river Akhates, located in Sicily, where magnificent stones abounded. These stones were used to make jewelry and ornaments in ancient civilizations. The Romans and Greeks then marketed them between 2,500 and 1,500 BC. These stones will be called agates, whatever their type, white agate, Indian agate, fire agate, moss agate, etc.

Moss agates are highly valued by those who work on the land, whether they are farmers or gardeners. They are said to have great powers and energies that are particularly loved by the gods, making them sacred.

In ancient times, Athens and its inhabitants saw moss agate as a stone of grounding and balance. The Greeks used it to give thanks to the Olympian gods and to protect their mental health.

Among the Egyptians, moss agate stones had a more practical function. They allowed them to give a touch of realism to the eyes of their mummies or those of the statues of their divinities. Moss agate replaced the iris and made the gaze more lively.

Among the Native Americans, moss agate was ground into powder and used in rituals. They gave this stone the power to bring rain to seeds. These people granted moss agate crystals the power to connect with the spirits of the Earth, plants, and water. These are all elements related to nature. Moss agate is deeply linked to the roots of our world.

In the Middle Ages, a moss agate stone was hung in trees to encourage fruit growth. Sometimes, it was buried in order to be as close as possible to the Earth. It thus caused abundant harvests. Many stories praising the benefits of moss agate have been found.

There was a belief that midwives would wear moss agate when they were called to a birth. It was said to give the mother strength during childbirth and even reduce her pain. It was a talisman of protection, reputed to provide strength and courage.

Moss agate deposits: Brazil, India, United States, Canada and Russia.

Connected to the Earth, moss agate is a stone of harmony, bringing positive vibes, well-being, joy. It is in perfect harmony with nature. It is a stone that provides appeasement, calm.

It restores self-confidence. Moss agate provokes kindness and gives energy. It allows you to open up to others and to natural elements. A stone of communication, it facilitates romantic and sentimental relationships. Wearing a moss agate promotes concentration, improves memory, dispels fears. Thus, it gives the strength to fight against anxieties and overcome phobias.

Stone full of benefits, it evacuates resentment and anger, provokes forgiveness. It restores courage and will. Anxious or distressed people will find peace with moss agate. They will feel more secure thanks to its soothing energies.

Indeed, the wearer of this stone has the courage to face certain complicated trials and it gives him the necessary perspective to overcome his blockages. He can thus repel negative waves, become more clairvoyant, and acquire a feeling of inner peace.

It is a stone of anchoring and balance, it allows you to manage stressful situations and overcome states of intense sadness.

A lucky charm since Antiquity, moss agate diffuses positive waves and channels the benefits of the natural environment.