Beacon Hill agate
This is a hand cut and shaped pendant with an 18" black leather cord fitted with a sterling silver clasp.
This piece was cut from a larger piece, ground to shape with numerous
grits and polished in my shop. It is an original piece
Beacon Hill agate is a type of agate found in Washington County, Idaho, known for its beautiful and varied inclusions, such as mossy filaments, blue fortification patterns, and "eye" patterns. It is a popular material for rockhounds and lapidaries, though it is scarce due to the difficult-to-access location and the labor-intensive process of extraction and the only claim is on private property. The name "Beacon Hill" comes from a local aircraft beacon on the hill and the material is often found in nodules and thundereggs.