Botswana Agate (Evil Eye) Cord Necklace

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this necklace: Botswana Agate (Evil Eye) Cord Necklace (shop SKU AGRC19).

Botswana agate is a banded chalcedony associated with Botswana, usually in gray, brown, white, or apricot bands. In crystal traditions, Botswana agate is associated with comfort and grounding. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim. The evil-eye (nazar) motif is a traditional protective emblem in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern folk art.

Because the material is natural, its color and pattern vary from piece to piece. It comes on a cord, as stated in the title. Store jewelry dry and away from lotions, perfume, and harsh cleaners to keep it looking its best.

• SKU: AGRC19

Find it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square in Manhattan, or order it online.