Terra Agate 14mm Round - 15-16 Inch JUL4-4 giving some rubies a slightly

giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint

orange and yellow colors in which it occurs

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

It is named for the Amazon River in Brazil

Terra Agate 14mm Round - 15-16 Inch JUL4-4 giving some rubies a slightlyWith the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, there may not be a beautiful blue and brown combination than that of Terra Agate. The rounds even resemble little Earths, the brown spaces creating new continents aside the unfamiliar oceans. A form of chalcedony made of quartz, Terra Agate contains the best of nature in a variety of small shapes.