menhir | solid stone

Menhir

A one of a kind agate ring hand carved from stone found in the creeks of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

This piece displays warm golden tones that shift from translucent honey to soft milky white. Within the stone are delicate natural patterns formed as silica slowly crystallised inside ancient volcanic rock. A small pocket of crystalline texture remains preserved within the surface, revealing the natural structure of the agate and creating a striking contrast with the smooth polished areas of the ring.

Agates from the Northern Rivers formed millions of years ago when silica rich fluids moved through cavities in volcanic rock and slowly crystallised over time. As the surrounding rock eroded, these stones were released into local creek systems where they can still be found today.

The ring was cut, drilled, shaped and polished from a single piece of agate using traditional lapidary techniques. Each stage of the process gradually reveals the internal structure of the stone while preserving its natural character.

Material
Creek found agate from the Northern Rivers, NSW

Size 17mm - N