The darker stones were believed to inspire courage, boldness, victory in games, and bring prosperity. The lighter stones were believed to bring peace, protection against lightening and immunity from snake bites

Magnetic properties of agate are believed to remove anxieties from the body

Indian agate is a variety of chalcedony quartz and is dyed with bright colors

Color – indian agate (dyed) colors vary, including violet, mauve, green, cream and brown