Agates Of Cambay

The Akik (Agate) industry in Khambat or Cambay, in South Western Coastal Gujarat.

Agates of Cambay are characterized by their occurrence, hardness, fracture, specific gravity, refractive index and luster.

According to ancient beliefs agates possess medicinal properties and are thought to cure Insomnia. People possessing this stone were believed to have gathered Strength and Courage. 

Different Goods of Agates of Cambay: - Agate bead are the chief products, Other agate products are flower vases, ash trays, bangle, mortar and pestle necklaces, paper weights, buttons, rosaries, lamp shades, earrings, rings, bracelets, key chains, bowls, cufflinks, pendants, etc.

Many ancient civilizations (includes the Egyptians and the Greeks) wore agate because they believed that it was powerful.