Dendritic Agate Rose Parade Necklace

One of a kind, hand crafted, sterling silver Rose Parade style necklace with 5 pretty, individual cuts of dendritic agate (or dendrite) stone. They all look like a tree, lightening, veins, leaves, or something naturally occurring. The name "dendritic agate" comes from the Greek word "dendron," which means "tree." 

Dendritic agate belongs to the chalcedony family, a microcrystalline variety of quartz. It forms in cavities within volcanic rocks or sedimentary geodes, where silica-rich fluids slowly deposit layers of agate.

During this process, trace minerals like manganese and iron oxide get trapped within the agate, forming the dendritic patterns. These minerals crystallize in branching or fern-like shapes, mimicking the delicate veins of leaves or the intricate pathways of lightning.

I sawed out leaves from sterling silver to individually frame each stone, & then created some roses to hang below. The flowers resemble bells & give movement to the piece. 
I used a thick curb chain that allows the necklace to sit at 20” long, & then put 4 extra inches in the back to allow for you to choose your preferred length; so 20”-24” long.