L129 17th Century agate is one of the

agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hand stone carving and has been recovered at a number of ancient sites

Together with the natural elements

Size: 24" wide 13" high x 3

A pair of 18th-century Italian candlestick tops with polished fossil agate coral and baroque pearls

6" round x 16" high

L129 17th Century agate is one of the18th century Italian candlestick top with agate coral on a polished agate slice. The 18th century candlestick top originally came from a candlestick from a church in Tuscany. Agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when coral is gradually replaced with agate. These then go through a 48 hour polishing process to achieve the effect. The