West Texas Red & Black Plume Agate Purse caught in silver

caught in silver

Strung on a gold finished neckwire with a friction clasp rather than a chain

Red Jasper develops its rich brick-red color from iron oxide naturally present as the stone forms

5mm Faceted Square

comfortable fit that complements the crystal design without drawing attention away from its color and craftsmanship

West Texas Red & Black Plume Agate Purse caught in silverPlumes Trapped in Silica Plume Agate forms when mineral rich fluid usually iron or manganese oxide spreads through cavities in rock before the silica around it fully hardens, freezing the plume like patterns mid drift. Unlike banded agate, no two plume formations move the same way twice. This piece was sourced from the volcanic and sedimentary areas of West Texas, known for producing several named varieties including Red Plume, Bouquet, Black Plume,