Red Agate

Red agate cabochon - Natural stone - Jewelry making idea

Discover our red agate cabochon gemstone in a variety of cuts and shapes: oval, drop and round. You will find the amazonite cabochon that will suit your jewelry creation for men or women.

what is red agate?

Red agate is a type of chalcedony mineral known for its striking orange-red color. It is a popular gemstone that has been used in jewelry and decorative objects for centuries.

Red agate is believed to have healing properties and is often used in alternative medicine practices. It is believed to help with emotional balance, courage and self-confidence. In addition, it is said to promote physical healing and is often used to treat problems of the circulatory and digestive systems.

In terms of its physical properties, red agate is a relatively hard stone, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7. It has a vitreous luster and a translucent to opaque appearance. The colors of red agate can vary: some stones are a deep red, while others have a more orange or reddish-brown hue.

Red agate is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, Australia, India and the United States. It is often cut and polished into cabochons, beads and other shapes for jewelry and decorative objects.

Overall, red agate is a beautiful and versatile gemstone with a rich history and many potential benefits.

If you want to know more about its history and its virtues of the natural stone red agate, find this information in our Blog.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert designer, find our red agate wire gemstones to create your jewelry to create your prototypes of handmade jewelry (such as bracelets for men and/or women).

how to use cabochon?

Cabochon is a type of gemstone that has a flat bottom and domed top, making it perfect for use in jewelry. Here's how to use cabochon in your jewelry projects:

1. Choose your cabochon: The first step is to choose the cabochon you want to use. There are many types of cabochons available, including amethyst, lapis lazuli and agate, etc.

2. Choose the setting: Once you have chosen the cabochon, you need to choose a mount that will hold it securely. There are many types of settings, such as claw, bezel and glue settings.

3. Prepare the setting: If you are going to use a claw or bezel mount, you will need to prepare it by bending the claws or cutting the bezel to fit the size of your cabochon.

4. Set the cabochon: Once you have prepared the setting, you can set the cabochon. If you are using a glue-on setting, you will need to apply a small amount of glue to the bottom of the cabochon before placing it in the setting.

5. Secure the cabochon: Finally, secure the cabochon in place. If you are using a prong or bezel setting, you can gently bend the prongs or push the bezel over the cabochon to hold it in place. If you use a glue setting, you will need to allow the glue to dry completely before putting on the jewelry.

For example, you can use a natural gemstone cabochon in a claw setting to create a beautiful ring, or a gemstone cabochon in a bezel setting to create a pendant.