Fire Agate: An Enchanting Fire

Fire is enchanting and undeniably beautiful even in the midst of the danger that comes with it. This magnificent element is exclusively captured by one gemstone known as the Fire Agate. In this gemstone the seemingly untouchable beauty of fire can be used as jewelry.

Fire agate is a gemstone that has an appearance of glowing from within like the embers of fire. The gem class of fire agate is known to be the rarest gemstone in the world. As jewelry, the unique colors of this gemstone bring drama and mystery.

Fire agate is one type among a wide variety of agates. Agate is a kind of quartz that is distinguished by the brightness of its colors and the refinement of its grain. This gemstone that is found in volcanic rocks was first discovered around the 3rd or 4th century BC in the river of Achates by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher and naturalist.

Agate gemstones have been known to fascinate kings and queens throughout the ages. Mithradates, King of Pontus and the European royalty are known to have collections of this kind of gemstone.

There are no abundant sources of fire agate. This gemstone is so rare that the only places in the world that it is found are located in the southwestern part of the United States and in parts of Mexico. The specific places in the United States where fire agates are found are in the area of the Colorado River and between Needles, Calif and Kingman, Ariz. Within Mexico fire agates are only found in San Luis Potosi and Aguascalientes.

Wearing fire agate jewelry is believed to bring a person courage and strength, and gives protection against harm. This gemstone is also believed to enhance one’s spirituality and energy that makes it useful for meditation and ritual. In addition to that, fire agate increases the ability to communicate in writing and speaking. Moreover, it promotes healing of the circulatory, digestive and lymph systems.

In astrology, fire agate is the stone for Aries. Also, Chinese Feng Shui, say that wearing fire agate jewelry can increase one’s energy. For people with this zodiac sign and cultural belief, a fire agate necklace is a perfect fit as a stylish accessory.

Fire agate is a pretty resilient gemstone that has a Mohs hardness of 7. When used in jewelry, it does not mark easily and it is tough. This allows an owner of a fire agate necklace to wear it everyday without worries.

Whether worn in a casual or formal setting, adding a fire agate necklace can bring the whole look up a notch with this gemstone’s fire-like beauty. A fire agate necklace can add fire to an everyday look and bring warmth to a wearer’s presence. A necklace of fire is undeniably eye-catching and alluring.

In summing up all the qualities of Fire Agate, one can only conclude that a fire agate necklace is a “must-have” jewelry piece.