Agate Bracelet
Uncategorized July 5th. 2011, 6:48pmAgate Bracelet
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 VINTAGE RETRO STYLE BRACELET BANGLE BRONZE RED AGATE GEMSTONE 75 LENGTH G566  US $7.99
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 Black Agate Fimo Polymer Clay Crystal Pave Hip Hop Woven Macrame Women Bracelet US $4.75
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 1PC MACRAME MONTANA CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 1x Rectangle Brown Oblong Agate Jesus Christ Painting Handknit Bracelet Macrame US $3.58
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 Gorgeous agate Peacock silver cuff bracelet BR47B US $8.50
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 Diameter 68mmWide 225mm91gWider thicker Green natural agate jade bracelet 62 US $.99
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 Korean Retro color Rhinestone Agate bracelet A0037044 US $4.99
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 Vintage Yellow Agate Elephant Painting Handknitted Woven Bracelet 12 Macrame US $3.99
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 1PC MACRAME LTCOLORADO TOPAZ CRYSTAL AGATE BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 1PC MACRAME LIGHT AMETHYST CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 1PC MACRAME TURQUOISE CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 Black Agate Fimo Purple Crystal Pave Hip Hop Woven Macrame Friendship Bracelet US $4.75
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 SALE CHARMING Fashion Jewelry Natural Stone Bead White Agate Stretch Bracelet US $4.88
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 SALE CHARMING Fashion Jewelry Natural Stone Bead Black Agate Stretch Bracelet US $5.88
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 1P Black Agate Faceted Hand woven Onyx Bead Bracelet US $2.99
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 Vintage BLUE Agate Goatherd Painting Handknitted Woven Bracelet 12 Macrame US $3.99
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 Black Agate Red Crystal Faceted Beads Knitted Bracelet US $.99
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 1PC MACRAME TANZANITE CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 Vintage Oval Blue Agate Cute Girl Painting Handknitted Bracelet 12 Macrame US $3.49
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 9L Black Stripe Agate Oval Gemstone Bangle Bracelet US $8.99
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 Agates Beads White Metal Cuff Bracelet 1 wide FREE SHIPPING style A US $8.99
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 Agates Beads White Metal Cuff Bracelet 1 wide FREE SHIPPING style A US $8.99
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 10mm Dia Colorful Synthetic Gem Faux Agate Bracelet for Women US $5.98
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 Black Agate Faceted Hand woven Onyx Bead Bracelet New Macrame Hip Hop Friendship US $2.99
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 Vintage Round Red Agate Jesus Christ Painting Handknitted Bracelet 12 Macrame US $2.99
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 BLACK AGATE GEMS LUNE STRETCHY BRACELET BANGLE 75L US $13.99
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 Faceted Agate Fimo Clay White Crystal Pave Hip Hop Woven Macrame Woven Bracelet US $4.99
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 1x Vintage Oval Blue Agate Pretty Girl Painting Handknitted Bracelet Macrame US $3.19
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 Diameter 68mmWide 23mm96gWider thicker Green natural agate jade bracelet 191 US $.99
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 1PC MACRAME GARNET CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 1PC MACRAME LIGHT SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 1PC MACRAME AB CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 Vintage Round Brown Agate Butterfly Painting Handknitted Bracelet 12 Macrame US $2.99
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 1PC MACRAME WHITE CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 1PC MACRAME RED CRYSTAL AGATE DISCO BALL BRACELET US $6.88
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 Vintage Red Oval Agate Angel Painting Handknitted Woven Bracelet 12 Macrame US $4.49
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 Fashion Jewelry Black agate bracelet earring set US $9.99
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 Faceted Agate Fimo AB White Crystal Pave Hip Hop Woven Macrame Woven Bracelet US $4.99
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 1Pc AB Clear Disco Rhinestone Pave Agate Gemstone Ball Macrame Bracelet Hip Hop US $4.99
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 Vintage Oval Red Agate Crucifixion Painting Handknitted Bracelet 12 Macrame US $4.49
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 BLACK ONYX BANDED AGATE STONE BEAD BRACELET BANGLE 7L US $4.99
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 Black Faceted Agate Beaded 1 Wrap Leather Rope Macrame Braided GEMS Bracelet US $3.19
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 1x Vintage Round Brown Agate Butterfly Painting Handknitted Bracelet Macrame US $2.59
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 1Red Faceted Agate Beaded 1 Wrap Leather Rope Macrame Braided Gemstone Bracelet US $3.19
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 Vintage Brown Agate Crucifixion Painting Handknitted Woven Bracelet 12 Macrame US $3.99
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 1 Strand Red Agate Gemstone Round Beads Leather Wrap Cuff Bracelet 14 15L Woven US $4.99
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 Black Agate Fimo Polymer Clay Crystal Pave Hip Hop Woven Macrame Women Bracelet US $4.99
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 Dragon Veins Agate European Beads Fit Bracelet Purple US $3.99
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 Dragon Veins Agate Purple European Beads Fit Bracelet US $1.99
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 Black Agate Round Beads Knitted Adjustable Bracelet 1PC US $2.99
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Red Agate Oval Stretch Bracelet
Greek Symbols In Silver Jewellery and Silver Bracelets
Ancient civilisations hold fascination for many people today. There were aspects of these societies that were extremely advanced and our forefathers lives were of course the roots of many of our lifestyle habits today. When it comes to jewellery, whether this is silver jewellery or gold jewellery, there is so much amazing evidence and history of it across these great ancient civilisations.
The Greeks for example had started using gold and gems around 1400 B.C. But before this they had been skilled at making jewellery from animals and shells. Today if you travel to Greece you will see a multitude of jewellery shops with ranges of silver bracelets, rings, necklaces and gold jewellery that has a special quality about it. What is also apparent is that the ancient superstitions can still be seen today in some jewellery designs.
In ancient times the Greeks wore jewellery on special occasions and it was worn predominantly by women. By around 300 B.C. They had become masters in simple but colourful jewellery using pearls, amethysts and emeralds especially. Their jewellery at this stage was more straightforward than other cultures and there were also signs of cameos around this time which were created from Indian Sardonyx, which is a striped pink, cream and brown agate stone. As their workmanship progressed designs became more elaborate.
Jewellery was often expected to protect the wearers from the Evil Eye or even give the wearer supernatural powers. Of course apart from this like other societies it was worn as a sign of wealth, beauty and status. The Evil Eye however was a belief that the envy elicited by the good luck of fortunate people could results in their misfortune.
Apart from wearing jewellery to protect themselves the Greeks had other rituals to ward off the Evil Eye. A healer would cast it away by silently reciting a prayer which would have been passed over from normally a grandparent of the opposite sex! The tradition says that if the person is afflicted with the Evil Eye both themselves and the healer will start yawning profusely. If this is the case the healer will then do the sign of the cross three times and also spits in the air three times. The Greeks had another test to check the Evil Eye which was by using olive oil. Normally olive oil will float in water, and in this test one drop of oil is placed in a glass of holy water and if the drop floats there is no Evil Eye. However if it sinks that there is and the ritual must be performed.
Apart from this belief there were older pieces of jewellery that have been found were dedicated to the Gods. The largest production of jewellery in these times came from Northern Greece and Macedonia. Another aspect of Greek belief that has been integrated into their jewellery right up until the present day is the Owl. The Owl is considered very important as The Owl of Wisdom. There are museum reproductions which show us the combination of the owl and also the olive branch in Greek Jewellery two of their most important symbols side by side - wisdom and peace.
In Greece today another symbol carried through on their silver bracelets, rings and necklaces is the meander, which is the greek key and this symbolises the eternal flow of things. They certainly do not lack in symbolism!
About the Author
Naming an online store?
I'm going to start selling jewelry (bracelets and necklaces mostly) online. It's beaded jewelry with natural gemstones (Jasper, agate, jade, etc), Swarovski crystals, muesli lampwork beads, etc. I was thinking something like crafty creations but I want people to know what I'm selling yet not be too cliche (no glittery or sparkly). My name is brandi with no real nicknames but I don't necessarily want to incorporate that. I want something catchy that stands out.
Jewels of the Nile
Crystal Blue Persuasion (after the oldies song)
Crystals, Beads 'n More
Jewels for Jypsies (instead of Gypsies as a pun)
Naturalistics Jewelry
Jaspers, Jades and Jemstones (Jem.. vs Gem... for another pun)
