Dendritic Agate, Emerald, & Diamond 14k Ring

Dendrites (Greek, meaning "tree-like"), in agates are formed when iron oxides or other minerals are deposited within quartz crystals as they form at a starting point and branch outward. As the water containing these oxides evaporates, the mineral particles are left behind creating the branchlike patterns (nature's watercolor!). Dendrites occur along deep cracks, down a flat, narrow plane between rock layers, causing the dendritic forms to grow flat alongside the planes of rock in which the water flowed (note, this doesn't happen overnight — it takes decades!).

Details:

• One-of-a-kind dendritic agate 1.2"
• Diamonds .03tcw
• Emeralds .24tcw
• 14k gold
• Sterling silver with patina
• Size 7.5