DZI Watermelon Agate 8mm Round Brown - 15-16 Inch Andalusite Its name is taken from

Its name is taken from the Greek word “rhyax

Its inclusions of golden tones to rust to red are due to traces of hematite embedded in the stone

Additionally

is aptly named for its shades of gold

DZI Watermelon Agate 8mm Round Brown - 15-16 Inch Andalusite Its name is taken fromDZI Agate is made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are designed in the traditional color, pattern and finish of the original DZI beads. Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India, Tibet and other Asian countries, and those that still exist today have been passed down for generations. The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places