A chalcedony and a member of the large family of Agates, Bamboo Leaf Agate features various colored markings that make each piece truly unique in appearance. Agate owes its formation to the air bubbles trapped in rapidly cooling lava. During the cooling process, silica-bearing water and alkali enter the cavities in the rock and form a gel; the alkali interacts with the iron in the host rock and causes formation of iron hydroxide bands. Once crystallized, only the bands remain with their shape and color intact. As each piece of Agate forms individually within single air pockets and has different factors influencing it, each piece is different from the other with different colors and band markings. Bamboo Leaf Agate or Russian Lace Agate, as it is also known as, features several bamboo-leaf-like markings in colors ranging from white to dark brown and sometimes, even black.

Like all gemstones, Agate is also associated with certain powers. Bamboo Leaf Agate is believed to stimulate creativity by instilling harmony and increasing memory, intellect, and energy. In addition, it is believed to be a great stress-reliever and like all Agates is associated with the powers of courage and self-confidence. While there are many who buy Bamboo Leaf Agate jewelry to enhance their creativity and boost their self-confidence, others simply look upon this beautifully marked gemstone as a great accessory for their ensembles.

At GemMall.com, we carry a range of Bamboo Leaf Agate pendants cut and polished into a number of shapes. Choose from briolette, faceted rectangles, oval, and donut shaped bamboo leaf agate pendants. Except for the donuts, all other pendants are front-drilled and can be sported with a bail on a silver chain. Else, use your wire-wrapping skills to make an elaborately designed Bamboo Leaf Agate pendant and attach it to a beaded necklace. How you sport it depends entirely upon your imagination and creativity. The findings, the bead wire, and the beads you will find with us.