Tehran, YJC. Agate holds special importance in Iran, especially with men with regard to religious beliefs.
Agate is widely worn by Iranian men as they have been
recommended to do so by religious leaders (imams).
The best kind of agate is in Iran called "yamani”, which
literally means coming from Yemen.
There is also the Khorasani agate which is also a favor in Iran.
Agate is believed to be the source of much good effects on
the one wearing it.
This is THE stone everyone should have for protection. This group
of stones are variegated chalcedony. (see also moss agate, eye agate) The agate
is one of the oldest stones in recorded history.
Agates attract strength. Agate
is a protection from bad dreams. It also protects from stress and energy
drains. Agates have been used in jewelry since Biblical Babylonian times. They
were used to ward off storms. They were prized gems in antiquity. The agates
with banded colors were placed at the head of a sleeper to give rich and varied
dreams. Agates have been thought to be good to harden the gums.
Agate is used for stomach
upsets. Place the agate on the solar plexus. The agate can't change emotions,
but helps to change our level of acceptance of the emotion. Such as when you
are very sad the agate will let you know that this will pass and help you get
on to another and better day. This is why the Agate is considered so powerful
as it gives us the strength to carry on. Carry an agate when you have to make
an important decision.
Characteristic to agate is a beautiful banding that can
reveal fascinating shapes, forms and layers. Agate also has a gentle
translucency that makes it fascinating to explore its inner world.
It is believed that the green agate will be healing and very
refreshing for one's mind and body.