August gemstone is"PERIDOT" which cleanses the mind of negativity and aids in friendship
The first piece of copper jewelry I made was when I was learning how to form a copper cuff and handling a hammer. I learned there is a rhythm when striking the metal. Hammering came natural for me so I decided to add this texture to my jewelry. I owe all my techniques to my wonderful husband the jeweler and mentor.
~Audrey Hoffman
Taking care of your jewelry: This piece of bronze jewelry is high polished and not sealed. It will naturally patina over time which gives it a duller sheen with an amazing coloring. If you want more of the high polished look we recommend our polishing cloth in Accessories.
AGATE
You can connect even deeper with Agate when you understand its history and lore. Throughout ancient cultures, including Islamic civilizations, Babylonians, and Egyptians, Agate rock was used to protect against negative energy, which ranged in form from superstitions to tragedies and natural disasters.Today, the Agate stone meaning continues to be known for its protective qualities. By anchoring you to the Earth, the Agate stone meaning can help boost your sense of balance and centeredness. Agate is commonly found in many different countries, making them easy for anyone to work with.
HEALING PROPERTIES
Agate properties radiate a lower, more gentle frequency, which makes them an ideal piece for someone looking to slow down and get centered. Agate’s soothing and stress-relieving properties help you connect with the energy of the Earth by bringing harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. When you feel unbalanced, Agate healing properties have soft vibrations that can recalibrate and realign you.
WHERE IT’S FROM
Agate is a hard semi-precious mineral commonly used as an ornament and a gemstone and this is found almost all over the world including places like USA, India, Asia, Brazil, Africa, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Nepal. Agate mines are found almost everywhere in the world. But some of the more important mines are found in USA, Russia, Europe and Canada.