Agate Arrowhead Magnet

Handcrafted by friends/family, our agate arrowhead magnet is perfect for your collection. Do you know what's more? You're helping an artisan get fair compensation for his blood, sweat, and tears with every single purchase. Help us change the world - one day at a time. Fair trade feels good! You know it. Type: Magnet Dimensions: Height - 0.5" Width - 2.25" Depth - 1.25" Material: Agate Country Of Origin: Brazil Availability: Limited Agate Arrowhead Magnet - History Agate borrows its name from the Achates river in Sicily where it was discovered to be in abundance around 300 BC. As a result, it was often used by the Greeks to adorn jewelry and as seals for warriors. Romans themselves found large deposits along the Nahe river and set up several gem cutting facilities on the banks to fashion this gem. The Byzantines as well used Agate to make bowls and utensils. Agate probably reached its peak in the middle-ages in Europe where jewelry made from it was highly prized especially i