BIRTHSTONES: Agate is an alternative birthstone for the month of May

MORE ABOUT THE GEMSTONES:Certain types of banded Chalcedony are called Agate and are found in Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Botswana, Australia, India and the US.

FOLKLORE: Agate gemstone is believed to encourage inner stability and self-confidence.

Agate is popular among dancers to chefs, with its popular belief to provide physical strength and spiritual endurance.