Carnelian Agate Pendant, Oval Cabochon, 925 Sterling SilverLovely quality stone with consistent orange colour and good translucence. Strong light reveals classic Agate banding. Both Carnelian and Agate are Quartz based so my simple distinction between the two is whether they are banded ( Agate ) or consistent colour ( Carnelian Although this is clearly a mineral, I do love the natural organic patterning. Bezel set in good quality 925 Sterling Silver with open back so that the energies of the stone can flow